Meet the team that started a global conversation about Mindful Accountability™.
The Accountability Works Leadership Team
Ali Schiller Founder
Ali Schiller is the founder of Accountability Works, which she launched in 2012 to help people follow through on their most important goals with clarity and consistency. Over the past decade, she has worked with entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams to create the structure and support they need to move past procrastination and overwhelm into purposeful action.
As an accountability coach, Ali is known for her grounded and encouraging approach, balancing compassion with directness so that clients not only accomplish their goals but also build confidence and resilience along the way.
Ali is a LinkedIn Learning course author, a skilled workshop facilitator, and the creator of Accountability Works’ signature 12-week program. In addition to her coaching work, she helps leaders and teams develop accountability as a core competency, sharing the principles and practices that have made Accountability Works a trusted authority in the field.
She has been the featured accountability expert for Entrepreneur.com and featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Psychologies Magazine, and Daily Worth.
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Ali lives with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she loves snowboarding, surfing, and enjoying the mountains and beaches with her family.
Marissa Boisvert Co-Founder
Marissa Boisvert is a Certified Integrative Health Coach and Co-Founder of Accountability Works, where she helps people approach accountability not as a pressure-driven obligation but as a mindful, empowering practice. Formally trained in mindfulness-based behavior change at Duke Integrative Medicine, she integrated mindfulness throughout the AW process, grounding achievement in self-awareness and presence.
Early in her career, Marissa observed that while many people longed to be more present, it was often elusive and difficult to sustain. Through Accountability Works, she discovered that accountability itself is a pathway to mindfulness, providing the structure, support, and clarity people need to consistently show up for what matters most.
As an accountability coach, Marissa helps people arrive at the “sweet spot between driving and allowing.” The space where presence and productivity feed each other.
Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and Insight Timer.
Marissa lives in Asheville, NC with her husband. A place where the rhythm of life naturally reflects the practices she teaches. She is drawn to people who care for the planet, the arts, and anything that makes her think critically or laugh.
The Accountability Works Coaches
Amanda Hogberg, AW Certified Accountability Coach
Amanda is a dedicated and compassionate coach with over a decade of experience. As a NASM certified Personal Trainer and Women’s Fitness Specialist, she has a strong foundation in physical health and fitness. Her journey led her to attain the Master Health Coach certification from Precision Nutrition, specializing in change psychology, personal achievement, and weight loss.
Her approach goes beyond the physical; she understands that sustainable change begins with the mind. Recognizing the importance of mindset and emotional well-being, she immersed herself in coursework at the Life Coach School and stays current with the latest research in the field.
Amanda’s own experience as a client of Accountability Works inspired her to complete the accountability coach certification. With a deep commitment to helping others, she joined the Accountability Works team in 2020. Amanda guides clients on their path to success, drawing from her extensive knowledge and personal journey towards creating a fulfilling life.
Kelly Day O’Brien, AW Certified Accountability Coach and Training Facilitator
Kelly Day O’Brien is a national board certified health and wellness coach with a background in integrative and functional lifestyle strategies. Her expertise extends to sleep behavior change. Kelly’s coach training was completed through Duke Integrative Medicine, where she continues to contribute as a coach training assistant for ongoing cohorts.
With hundreds of hours of individual and group coaching experience, Kelly’s unique journey began in broadcast journalism. Her career in journalism exposed her to the transformative power of genuine, compassionate, and others-focused curiosity.
Kelly’s mission is to set an example of what’s possible when life’s challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth and transformation. She was naturally drawn to the Accountability Works (AW) process due to its remarkable effectiveness in fostering self-awareness while simultaneously helping clients achieve their meaningful goals.
Becky Brown, AW Certified Accountability Coach and Planning Expert
Becky began her career as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh.) She quickly understood that true health and wellness would require more than a prescription. Her philosophy centers around the belief that we have the power to shape our health through our daily lifestyle choices. Driven by this philosophy, Becky became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) completing her training through Duke’s Integrative Medicine Coaching program.
Becky’s experience guiding her clients through challenges with planning and work-life balance inspired her accountability coaching journey. She excels at structured planning with room for flexibility and a growth mindset. She views organization and accountability as an essential part of self-care, providing clarity and reducing stress.
Becky resonates with Accountability Works’ whole-person approach, aligning her expertise with their process of vision, professional and personal goal setting, strategy development, and commitment to implementation. She views AW’s process as a straight-forward, results-driven journey wrapped in a bow of Mindful Accountability™. Her comprehensive professional credentials also include ReCODE 2.0 Protocol Coach and Lifestyle Medicine Coach.
Madeline Ruskin, AW Certified Accountability Coach
Madeline is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a mindfulness-based behavioral change expert. Her journey into health and wellness coaching was a series of serendipitous events that led her to a fulfilling career. Before entering the world of coaching, Madeline was a professional actor in film, TV, and theater, earning membership in both acting unions: AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
Her career took a new path as she began working with adults facing various challenges in independent living, helping them build resumes, enhance interview skills, manage stress, and boost confidence and self-efficacy. Her client base evolved to include executives, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, retirees, and individuals navigating significant life transitions. With the guidance of a dedicated mentor, Madeline proactively pursued comprehensive training in the neuroscience of behavioral change, functional lifestyle strategies, and habit formation, leading to her professional coaching career.
Madeline was drawn to Accountability Works® because of its unique approach to accountability. During the AW Coach Training Program®, she experienced the transformative power of its process firsthand.
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Client Support
Ivy Cerez, Administrative Assistant and Client Support
Ivy Cerez is an indispensable part of the Accountability Works team, with nearly three years of experience as a virtual assistant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and spent five years in the corporate world as an administrative assistant, honing her organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ivy’s role is crucial in keeping our business running smoothly. She manages client and marketing communications, oversees small group enrollment, handles social media responsibilities, and plays a vital role in project management.
Beyond work, Ivy cherishes her relationships and dreams of building a loving family. She enjoys baking, cooking, and spending quality time with her pets. Traveling with her family and friends, especially in natural surroundings, brings her a profound sense of peace and joy. Ivy’s multifaceted contributions extend from the office to enriching our team with her diverse skill set and her appreciation for life’s meaningful moments.
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