
Laila Morcos Zissis is an award-winning former journalist turned executive advisor, board- certified health and wellness coach, nutrition expert, and strategic communications leader.
With over 20 years of experience in leadership, media, wellness science, and organizational systems, Laila founded Meridian to bridge the gap between performance and human capacity. After her own stress-driven wake-up call and life-altering breast cancer diagnosis, she now helps others pursue their passions—personally and professionally.
All Meridian engagements are personally led by Laila, with specialized advisors engaged as needed.

Alana D. Tanner is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and emotional intelligence practitioner specializing in leadership, communication, and performance in high-pressure environments.
With over a decade of coaching experience and nearly two decades in business development and leadership consulting, Alana helps individuals and organizations strengthen decision-making, accountability, communication flow, and team cohesion.
Following a life-altering stroke and brain surgery, Alana returned to her work with a renewed focus on resilience, presence, and sustainable leadership — bringing depth, credibility, and clarity to every engagement.
One strategic conversation can reveal where performance is being constrained—and what it will take to move forward.
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