Meet Our Founder
Chou Hallegra
Chou Hallegra ("Be Well Lady"), Founder and CEO of Grace & Hope Consulting, LLC, is a mental health specialist and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainer and consultant passionate about promoting well-being and belonging for all, one individual and one organization at a time.
Among her many accomplishments, Chou holds the following certifications:
Certified Trauma-Competent Professional
Certified Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI) Facilitator
Certified Leadership Trainer, Coach, and Speaker
Licensed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Trainer
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach
Certified Employee Performance Coach
Certified Mindfulness Coach and Trainer
Certified QPR Instructor (Suicide Prevention)
Certified Cognitive- Behavioral Group Therapist
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider
Certified in the Discovery Process of Customized Employment
Certified Trainer for Person-Centered Thinking
Chou is committed to helping busy professionals reduce stress, be more productive, and find balance and purpose in life. She also helps organizations become more efficient and profitable as they implement effective strategies to ensure wellbeing and belonging for all.
Additionally, Chou has provided support to diverse educational organizations (Early Intervention initiatives, Head Start programs, K-12 schools, and universities), as well as for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental agencies worldwide. With a lot of lived experiences that make her relatable, Chou connects to the heart and impacts transformational change for individuals, organizations, and communities.
She goes beyond providing information to empowering individuals to achieve mental and emotional wellness, reach their full potential, and live fulfilling lives. Chou can be reached at chou@graceandhopeconsulting.com or 717-216-0230.
Owner, Founder
Chou Hallegra
She has over two decades of experience in human services, supporting individuals impacted by mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism), homelessness, and more. She completed a master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Executive Leadership at Liberty University and a post-graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University. Chou has been supporting teams and organizations for over a decade and has dedicated her life to helping them be well, do well, and work well.
Speaking Engagements
Chou has been facilitating trainings and workshops for over two decades. She has spoken at national and international conferences, led workgroups for state and federal agencies, and committed her life to helping others be more and do more.
Her interactive presentations are best described as “hands-on workshops” in which participants leave with effective tools for personal and professional development. She empowers her audience to build resilience and embrace growth, regardless of their circumstances.
Some of her workshop topics include:
Recognizing Psychological Safety Hazards
Engineering Psychological Safety to Avoid & Mitigate Hazards
Person-Centered Leadership: Building a Successful Team, One Individual at A Time
Getting the Best Out of Your E.A.P. (Employee Assistance Program)
Mental Health as a D.E.I Priority: Stories & Strategies from the Field
Navigating Workforce Reduction Impacts
Managing Communications & Wellbeing in Times of Distress
Everyone At The Table (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training)
Being A Trauma-Informed Organization
Mental Health in the Black Community
From Time Management to Self Management
Work-life Balance: Myth, Fad, or Lifestyle?
The Stress R.E.L.I.E.F. Method
Breaking the Cycle of Me, Myself & I: Beating Loneliness from the Inside Out
Your 5 steps to Achieving Emotional Wellness
Depression 101 (Beat the Blues)
Beyond Diagnoses: Living Fulfilling Lives in Spite of Our Challenges
Worry Be Gone: How to Make Anxiety Work for You
From Compassion Fatigue to Self-Compassion
Chou is a certified John Maxwell teacher, trainer, coach, and speaker and is licensed to use the following curriculum and programs:
Becoming a Person of Influencer
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
How to be a REAL Success
Leadership Gold
Put Your Dreams to the Test
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Connect with Chou at chou@graceandhopeconsulting.com
What People Are Saying About Chou
Chou helped me to get started on things I’ve been needing to do for years that I was too overwhelmed to face. She is a great coach without judgement. Now she’s helping me keep at it instead of give up. Thank you, Chou!
-RH
Chou, from Grace & Hope Consulting, is a true pleasure to work with. Her professionalism, can-do spirit, and love for others are evident in all she does. Chou is able to focus on the final details of a project, lead with positivity, and empower others to stick to deadlines through open communication and ongoing correspondence. Chou has brought a project to life that’s been in my heart for over three years. If you are looking for someone to support you at any stage in life, I would highlight recommend Chou from Grace and Hope Consulting.
-TLW
Chou and her staff are very professional and a true blessing to work with. She’s helped to transform my mental health journey. I’m now able to pass my experiences on to others just as she has. She was there when I didn’t know who else to turn to during a very tough time in my life. She went above and beyond when I was in need. She was out of town at a conference and made the time to call me! I’m so thankful for her!
-MS
I love how realistic they are. The advice and guidance they offer are things that are really possible, not just pie in the sky. Chou is so friendly and approachable and really inspirational.
-CS
Such a honor and a privilege to work with Chou and her amazing team! Chou goes out of her way to be responsive, supportive and encouraging as a publisher, consultant and coach! I highly recommend her services!
-SM
Chou Hallegra is a highly professional and knowledgeable leader in the disability community. In addition to her own lived experiences, she has also invested in years of professional education and training, which provide a solid foundation on which she establishes her offerings. I highly recommend Chou as a trustworthy and valuable advocate.
MLC