Meet the Team
Ceo & Neuroscientist
Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD, is a neuroscientist, researcher, author, and keynote speaker who is fascinated by one big question: why do smart people and strong leadership teams sometimes make poor decisions when the stakes are high?
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He is the creator of NeuroDecide™, a neuroscience-informed decision-making assessment and executive workshop that helps leadership teams better understand how they respond to risk, uncertainty, ambiguity, and changing information. His work is designed to uncover the patterns and blind spots that can shape judgment, alignment, and execution.
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Lorne’s neuroscience research at George Mason University examines how brain chemistry influences decision-making and behavior. He brings together neuroscience, behavioral science, and organizational development to make complex research practical and useful for leaders.
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When he is not studying how people make decisions, Lorne loves to run and enjoys living in Arlington, Virginia with his rock star wife, Alicia.
Leadership and Team Development
Christopher "CJ" Gross is a Former General Electric (GE) Leader, Author and TEDx Speaker, Harvard Business Review Contributor, adjunct faculty and In resident leader and Saint Bonaventure University. CJ holds a B.A. degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University through the Forbes Entrepreneurship Scholarship and a M.A. degree in Strategic Leadership from St. Bonaventure University.
CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development and cultural integration. CJ is a certified Social and
Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator, with additional expertise in organizational mediation. CJ has been featured in the Washington Post, the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Vogue Business, WUSA 9, WBAL-TV, and FOX45.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. William d’Alelio is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, crisis intervention, and the development of psychological treatment programs. With more than 35 years of experience in clinical psychology, he brings deep expertise in how people respond to stress, trauma, uncertainty, and emotionally demanding situations.
He received his Ph.D. from the University of Miami in Coral Gables in 1983 and completed specialized training in PTSD crisis intervention at the Langley Porter Neuropsychiatric Institute at the University of California.
Throughout his career, Dr. d’Alelio has focused on understanding human behavior under difficult conditions and developing approaches that help individuals respond more effectively to psychological challenges. His clinical perspective adds an important dimension to NeuroDecide’s work examining how emotion, stress, and individual differences can influence judgment and decision-making.
Leadership and Team Development
Phil Nimtz brings more than 20 years of experience in experiential training design, facilitation, and coaching. His work helps leaders and teams communicate more effectively across cultures, languages, and complex organizational environments.
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Phil helps clients recognize how personal beliefs, group norms, systemic forces, and communication styles influence relationships, decisions, and outcomes. By combining that awareness with clear goals, practical behavior change, and consistent feedback, he helps teams strengthen collaboration, build trust, and achieve better results.
Knowledge Manager
Christine Vadeboncoeur is a senior knowledge management leader with deep technical fluency and a strong track record of connecting business and technology teams. She has led complex transformation initiatives involving systems, governance, communication, and organizational change, helping teams develop solutions that are practical, collaborative, and sustainable.
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Christine brings a distinctive combination of structure, creativity, and facilitation expertise. Her work focuses on turning insight into shared understanding and translating that understanding into practices, systems, and ways of working that endure. She helps organizations strengthen communication, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and decision-making over time.
Data Scientist
Kian ThomasBeer is a data engineer who specializes in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. With a background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and analytics, he helps teams make sense of information and use it to support better decisions.
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Kian is particularly interested in the intersection of data, language, and human understanding, and in how each can shape strategy and collaboration. He brings a thoughtful, analytical perspective to projects that require both technical rigor and clear communication.
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Outside of work, Kian enjoys Magic: The Gathering, Ultimate Frisbee, cooking, and discovering music from around the world.
Mathematician & Assessment Advisor
Dr. Conrad Lotze brings more than 30 years of experience in mathematics, statistics, and higher education. He earned a BS in Mathematics from William & Mary, an MA in Mathematics Education from West Virginia University, and a PhD in Mathematics Education from American University.
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Conrad has taught mathematics, statistics, and mathematics pedagogy at both the secondary and collegiate levels, including extensive work in online education. He brings a deep understanding of quantitative reasoning, teaching, and how people learn and apply complex concepts.
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Outside of work, Conrad enjoys skiing, traveling, attending concerts, photography, and, true to form, teaching math.