Alessandra Coelho is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Optimize Now Consulting Services, bringing over 15 years of expertise in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strategic transformation. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Alessandra has held senior leadership roles at global organizations in diverse industries such as Bioproduction, Semiconductor, Industrial Gas, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, where she spearheaded initiatives that delivered multimillion-dollar productivity gains and sustainable business growth. Known for her ability to align strategy with execution, she specializes in helping organizations streamline operations, deploy winning strategies, and build cultures of innovation and accountability. Alessandra holds a Master’s degree in Production Management from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from CEFET/RJ in Brazil. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with advanced proficiency in Spanish, she partners with companies across industries to unlock their full potential through tailored consulting, training, and leadership development solutions.

Josh Schramm is a Senior Consultant who brings over 15 years of dynamic leadership in operational excellence, strategic transformation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain environments. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record at global organizations like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Owens & Minor, Josh specializes in developing high-impact strategies that boost efficiency, drive cost savings, and enhance organizational agility.

At Optimize Now Consulting Services, Josh leverages his expertise in Lean methodologies, integrated business planning, and project execution to deliver measurable value for clients navigating complex operational challenges. His accomplishments include leading a $40M global consolidation initiative, spearheading lean transformations with output gains over 300%, and mentoring cross-functional teams through data-driven decision-making and cultural change.

Josh holds an MBA in Operations and a dual Bachelor's in Mathematics and Computer Science. His passion for continuous improvement extends beyond the boardroom—as an active EMT and firefighter, he brings discipline, focus, and service to every endeavor.