Lyannie Puc is a dedicated Executive Assistant at Acceleraise, bringing experience in executive support, strategic coordination, and organizational management. She works closely with leadership to streamline operations, manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, and support fundraising initiatives and stakeholder relationships. Known for her adaptability, attention to detail, and proactive approach, Lyannie is passionate about professional growth, effective communication, and helping leaders succeed. She continuously seeks opportunities to strengthen her skills, embrace innovative tools, and improve workplace efficiency. Through her experience, she brings a practical perspective on the evolving role of executive assistants and the importance of being a strategic partner to leadership.

With 27 years of experience, Monique is a speaker, coach, and specialized recruiter dedicated to helping people and organizations reach their full potential. Formerly the Executive Assistant and “Chief of Simon Sinek,” she helped build a global thought leadership brand and has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and administrative professionals around the world.

Monique specializes in communication, executive presence, high-performing assistant partnerships, and recruiting top administrative talent. Through practical strategies and coaching, she helps leaders become better partners to their assistants and empowers administrative professionals to communicate confidently, recognize their value, and grow their impact.

Sarah Stickney Murphy is the Interim CEO of Acceleraise, a New Orleans-based consulting firm that helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations build stronger fundraising, leadership, and operating systems. She has worked on campaigns in excess of $1 billion and personally raised more than $150 million.

She’s also a mother of five, a PhD student in Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans, a runner, and an executive who’s actively learning how to be better supported. Her perspective starts with the leader’s responsibility: sharing context, naming priorities, defining done, and giving support roles enough trust and authority to matter.