Why Hire a Loken
Career Coach

We are a women-led team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in career planning, coaching, and purpose-driven work. Our passion lies in helping clients connect with careers and opportunities that align with their values, goals, and dreams, not just their résumés. Whether you're seeking clarity, considering a major pivot, or aiming for your next leadership role, we’re here with customized support every step of the way.

At Loken Careers, we specialize in helping clients align their passions and interests with realistic, fulfilling career paths, ones that also support their salary expectations and geographic needs. Our process builds confidence, uncovers strengths, and encourages bold thinking- paired with practical, strategic guidance to help you take action and move forward.

We especially love working with people who want to make a positive impact in the world-whether through the nonprofit sector, social enterprise, entrepreneurship, or mission-aligned work. If you're driven by purpose and open to exploring meaningful career paths, you’ve come to the right place.

Our Team

Alexa Loken

Loken Careers was founded by Alexa Loken, a career coach, educator, and serial entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for helping people move forward with purpose. Since launching her third company in 2014, Alexa has been inspired daily by clients seeking clarity, confidence, and meaningful change in their careers.

Her path spans certified career coaching at Indeed for software engineers across the U.S. and Europe, founding a cause-based marketing firm, co-founding a recruiting firm for women in tech, and early work with environmental nonprofits.

Alongside her coaching practice, Alexa is a Professor of Public Speaking and Entrepreneurship at Cal Poly and teaches Social Impact and Eco-Entrepreneurship through UCSC, drawing on degrees from American University and NYU. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, Alexa especially loves supporting career-changers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those pursuing social impact work-helping people align their strengths with what’s next. 

Founder + Career Coach
Career Coach + Resume Writer

Julia Moon

Julia has worked in the consulting and tech industries for 10+ years before getting her MBA at the Wharton School of Business. Since then, she transitioned to become a psychotherapist after obtaining her Master’s of Social Work at Fordham University.

Julia has worked as a career coach and resume writer with Loken Careers for 10+ years since the beginning of the company. She combines her technical expertise from her own career and her knowledge as a psychotherapist to encourage and motivate her clients’ career goals. She also specializes in writing resumes and networking to help her clients gain traction in their job search.

Industry Speciality: Tech, Professional Services, Finance, Healthcare, Government

Functional Speciality: Strategy & Operations, Finance & Accounting, Product