Dr. Ravi Rajaratnam is the CEO and Principal of Breakthrough Awakened, a premier executive and leadership coaching firm dedicated to unlocking transformational growth by addressing leadership challenges at their root – where mindset, behavior, and brain science intersect.

Leveraging over 30 years of executive experience, including roles as Chief Information Officer, Executive Vice President of Operations, and Executive Partner, Ravi empowers leaders across all levels, from the Csuite to entrepreneurs, with a neuroscience-informed approach to coaching that drives lasting behavioral change and performance elevation.

At Breakthrough Awakened, Ravi specializes in identifying the underlying cognitive and emotional patterns that shape how leaders think, decide, communicate, and influence. His methodology blends cutting-edge neuroscience, executive strategy, and leadership development to enhance self-awareness, resilience, cognitive agility, and executive presence.

Throughout his career, Ravi has led transformative organizational change initiatives, built high-impact leadership development programs, and architected digital strategies that have redefined performance across industries. Today, he partners with individuals and organizations to move beyond surface-level solutions, helping clients rewire thinking, reframe challenges, and lead with intention and impact.

A sought-after speaker and author, Ravi is known for translating complex neuroscience into practical
tools for sustainable leadership transformation. His mission is to equip leaders with the mindset, clarity,
and adaptability required to thrive in the face of rapid change.

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The Prebys Foundation, Senior Learning Officer

Novien is a dynamic practitioner seamlessly blending conscious leadership education and creative artistry in the vibrant city of San Diego. His journey began in 2015 when he earned his B.S. in Accounting from The University of Alabama, but it was through profound self-exploration that Novien unearthed his true calling.

Driven by a passion for catalyzing positive social change and leaving an impactful legacy, Novien embarked on a transformative path. Following what he refers to as “divine order,” he found himself in southern California, where he pursued and successfully completed his Masters in Higher Education and a PhD in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Science.

Throughout his graduate research roles, Novien’s fervor ignited for areas such as student success/engagement, equity and justice, philanthropy, and leadership development. This passion informed his exploration of the intersectionality between leadership development and pro-social behaviors, philanthropy and equity, embodied leadership practice, and more.

At the University of San Diego’s Nonprofit Institute, Novien served as the Director of Leadership, Philanthropy, and Social Impact, spearheading a diverse portfolio of community-centered initiatives. Notable programs under his guidance included Horizon Leadership, The Black InGenius Initiative, and Embodied Leadership for Liberative Artistry.

Beyond the confines of academia, Novien’s commitment to community thrives through volunteer roles with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the San Diego Foster Youth Mentoring Program/Promises2Kids, the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association, and local performing arts nonprofits.

Adding another layer to his narrative, Novien is celebrated for harmoniously balancing his community-centered work and achievements with a parallel career as a professional artist and performer.