Our Team
Ruth Lamberty, Founding Coach
A Certified Life Coach, Ruth Lamberty founded Adult Prep, LLC, a hands-on education company, after nearly two decades of marketing, communications and engagement work for various non-profit and for-profit entities. She began her career as a communications associate and rapidly progressed to the positions of Director of Marketing; and Director of Engagement and Communications, responsible for overseeing community outreach and meeting formerly unmet public needs.
Ruth guides teens and adults in the areas of personal development, school and career goals, executive functioning, life skills, ADHD challenges and leadership skills. She also volunteers with several community organizations where she helps shape programs for team building, community engagement and self-focused goal setting.
Ruth Lamberty - Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. ICF offers the only globally recognized, independent credentialing program for coach practitioners.
ICF Credentials are awarded to professional coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Achieving credentials through ICF signifies a coach’s commitment to integrity, understanding and mastery of coaching skills, and dedication to clients.
Dave Westreich, Director of Excellence
Dave Westreich has been with Adult Prep since its inception, helping to form its mission into the human-forward, coach-led initiative of today. After four decades in the corporate communications field, Dave founded DSW Consulting, leading training and skills development workshops throughout the United States and additionally facilitates team building, partnering and best practices workshops.
An active board member of several philanthropic organizations, Dave also gives of his time, energy and expertise to several volunteer positions.
Professional affiliations for include: the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training (SMT), and the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).
Dave received his B.A. from the University of Maryland and his M.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
George Lamberty, Chief Financial Officer
With over 30 years of extensive financial accounting experience, Mr. Lamberty is well-versed in
the development and implementation of financial systems and achieving operational objectives through purposeful planning and problem solving. His background ranges from large corporations such as National Geographic Society and APCO Worldwide to medium and small companies like National
Press Club, Troika Entertainment and now Adult Prep.
His knowledge in these arenas makes him the ideal CFO to complement and enhance Adult Prep’s structures and goals, securing their financial health, enabling expansion and the ability for Adult Prep to support more and more clients.
Ariana Reilly, Communications and Engagement Associate
A recent graduate of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Innovation, Ariana is excited to be on the team of this ground-breaking business. As a new graduate, she knows first-hand what it takes to push through the challenging situations we all face during our formative years in order to learn, grow and thrive.
Ariana looks forward to putting her experience to good use with Adult Prep, building her career and continuing to learn while helping other young adults develop the requisite skills needed to succeed.
