About Vianova

We Help Teams Do Their Best Thinking Together

Expert facilitation, training, and workshops that turn meetings into momentum — since 2005.

Facilitation Is All We Do

Vianova partners with associations, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to facilitate strategic planning, custom meetings, retreats, and workshops. We also train teams to run better meetings on their own.

Every engagement is designed around your goals, your people, and your desired outcomes. We show up prepared, keep the room engaged, and leave you with clear decisions, documented action items, and a team that’s aligned on what’s next.

Let’s Talk (No pitch. Just a conversation to see if we’re a fit)

Frank G Scarpaci, Founder & President

Frank founded Vianova in 2005 with a simple belief: that great facilitation can transform how teams think, decide, and act. With over 30 years of experience across education, healthcare, financial services, biotech, nonprofits, and government, he’s guided hundreds of organizations through strategic planning, high-stakes meetings, and leadership retreats.

Before Vianova, Frank spent 20 years at American Express Travel in regional and national leadership roles, where he earned the company’s Great Citizens Award for his corporate responsibility initiatives. He made Vianova one of the first certified B Corporations in 2008 — a commitment to using business as a force for good that still drives the company today. Connect with Frank on LinkedIn.

Our Facilitators, Trainers, and Strategic Partners

September Spore, Facilitator & Trainer

September is a skilled facilitator, coach, and trainer with deep experience across nonprofit, retail, education, financial services, and government. She has a talent for reading group dynamics, ensuring every voice is heard, and driving teams to consensus on decisions that stick. Clients describe her as personable, energetic, and engaging — someone who makes even tough conversations productive.

Rondi Frey, Facilitator & Trainer

Rondi is a Learning and Organizational Development professional, facilitator, and trainer with 30+ years of experience at organizations including American Express, Mercedes-Benz Credit Corporation, and Yale University. She specializes in leadership development, team effectiveness, and change management. She was named SHRM “Person of the Year” in 2007 and brings a rare blend of corporate rigor and coaching warmth to every engagement.

Dr. Karla Rhay, Facilitator & Trainer

Dr. Rhay brings 30+ years of executive-level experience in education and public administration. She served as CEO of one of California’s largest Joint Powers Authorities and was named California Classified Administrator of the Year by ACSA in 2019. She holds a Doctorate in Education from USC and a Master’s from Pepperdine, and specializes in strategic planning and leadership development.

Holly Amaya, Facilitator & Trainer

Holly is a former journalist, lawyer, and general counsel turned PR strategist with experience advising Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, nonprofits, and global law firms. She specializes in media training, crisis communications, and thought leadership — helping organizations weather internal change and external conflict with clarity and confidence. Her practical, emotionally intelligent approach helps professionals become more connected, influential communicators.

Using Our Business as a Force for Good

As a Certified B Corporation, we balance purpose and profit. We measure our success across a spectrum of areas that include revenue as well as the impact we have on our workers, clients, our community, and the environment.

We are proud to be among the first wave of businesses to adopt this purpose-driven approach; we’ve been B Corp certified since 2008.

Our Values

• Lead with purpose
• Focus on people
• Do the right thing
• Make a difference