Maravi “Mari” Melendez-Davis, PCC, is a leadership coach, HR consultant, and founder of Empower Forward™, where she helps people pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters—so they can lead with clarity and heart. With a background in education, HR, and coaching, she brings a grounded and thoughtful presence to spaces she occupies. Mari blends ontological coaching with her OCAA Model™—Observe, Choose, Adapt, Advance—to support deep, lasting growth. Whether she’s guiding teams, holding space on retreat, or walking alongside leaders through change, her work is about helping others stretch into who they’re becoming. As co-lead of the ICF Ethics Community of Practice, she invites coaches to explore ethical development not just as a standard, but as a way of being—one rooted in love, presence, and truth.
