Case Study: How Executive Coaching Helped Clean Slate Utah Overcome Leadership Challenges
When Destiny Garcia stepped into her role as executive director of Clean Slate Utah, her passion for helping individuals navigate Utah’s Clean Slate law was undeniable. However, stepping into a leadership role for a growing nonprofit brought unique challenges. From developing operational strategies to managing a remote team, Destiny needed the right support to build a strong foundation for her organization.
That’s where Pathway Group came in. Holly Yocom worked closely with Destiny to provide personalized executive coaching. Together, they tackled key areas like team management, board relations, executive leadership, and policy development to ensure Clean Slate Utah could thrive.
Holly really helped me gain confidence and find my footing,” Destiny said. “With her support, I was able to focus on what mattered most—our mission—while learning how to manage the day-to-day operations more effectively.
This one-on-one practitioner-style coaching allowed Destiny to develop the skills necessary to lead with confidence while ensuring Clean Slate Utah’s mission of helping individuals clear their criminal records remained front and center. Under her leadership, the organization has clear goals, improved team communication, and a stronger relationship with the board.
Destiny’s story is a powerful example of how executive coaching can transform leaders and organizations. With Pathway Group’s tailored support, she turned her passion into actionable progress, creating a lasting impact for the communities Clean Slate Utah serves.
About Clean Slate Utah
Criminal records—even old or minor ones—create barriers to housing, employment, and a fresh start. While Utah’s expungement process exists, it’s often too costly and complex for most. That’s where the Clean Slate law steps in, automatically clearing over 400,000 historical criminal records, and affecting many more in the future.
Clean Slate Utah helps individuals understand and benefit from this law by providing resources, raising awareness, and supporting those still navigating the expungement process. To learn more, visit cleanslateutah.org.