Our Team

When you win, we all win.

Our honest, caring team of coaches are your advisors, partners, and collaborators. We believe in long-term relationships with our clients, understanding who they truly are, and building personalized strategies for success.

Elia Lonestar, Senior Consultant

My name is Elia Lonestar, M.Ed., BCBA and I've been advising job seekers from all backgrounds for most of my professional life. I love listening to others' stories and understanding how their lives have shaped their present and future. 

I believe in the importance of finding a work rhythm that harmonizes with your life. Whether you are in need of rest, novelty, leisure, transformation, or something in between, it is vital to identify and recognize where we are at, where we are going, and where we would like to be. As a career coach, I'm your biggest believer! My goal is to help you see the person that I see – Aligning your ambitions with your values. I am excited to collaborate with you on this journey in fulfilling your career dreams.

Great for: career pivots, mid/late career strategy, digital healthcare, Resume & LinkedIn

  • Co-founder, Early Bird Outcomes, an autism care company

  • Former Family Experience Clinical Specialist, Behavior Change Institute

  • Arizona State University, M.Ed., Applied Behavior Analysis

Bissaka Kenah, Senior Consultant

My name is Bissaka and I’m a Software Engineer at Apple. I’m currently based in Austin, TX, but I like to say I’m from a lot of places. I am originally Cameroonian, I grew up in Raleigh, NC, and I graduated from the University of Maryland. During my time in undergrad, I studied computer science and economics with a specialization in data science.

I also had a wide range of internship experiences, including NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Morgan Stanley. I submitted countless applications to land these roles and I’m really thankful I did, because was through these countless applications that I started to really understand the hiring process and I’m really excited to use that knowledge to help others!

Great for: big tech, software engineering, early career, STEM, internships, college transitions

  • Software Engineer, Apple

  • Former Intern, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley

Mandy Tang, Founder & Career Coach

I’m the founder of Rose Gold Careers, and offer 10+ years of experience as a career coach, healer, and advisor. I started my career in fashion editorial at W Magazine at Condé Nast, and later oversaw digital marketing at Ogilvy, Digitas, and American Express.

Prior to my career as a coach, I worked at startups in Silicon Valley and was a co-founder of a tech startup in NYC. I have deep experience wrestling with questions around “what should I do with my life” and how do I find the career that’s right for me.

I currently live in Eugene, OR with my husband and two wonderful kids. Follow me on LinkedIn or TikTok, or send me an email at mandy@rosegoldcareers.com.

Great for: career coaching, re-claiming your story, career healing, using your voice

  • Columbia Business School, MBA in Finance

  • Brown University, BA in Sociology

  • Yoga teacher training, 200 hour - focus on trauma-informed approaches

  • Shamanic healing, 3 year program - focus on relationship with helping spirits, guided journeys, your power place and power animals, soul retrieval, soul healing