Alena Fong
Design career and leadership coach for designers and tech leaders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingPromotions and advancementTech careersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Professionals, Executives and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Alena Fong is a design mentor who coaches designers and tech leaders on career and leadership. She spent 18 years at Google and has more than 20 years in design leadership. Her own path went from engineer to product manager to designer. She has coached designers for 10 years through promotions, pivots and leadership moves. She has worked with over 100 design clients. She also helps clients with job search and interview prep.
What Alena helps with
Alena helps designers and tech leaders with career moves and leadership growth. She works on skills, energy and work settings so clients can grow with confidence.
- Preparing for a job search and interviews
- Getting ready for a promotion
- Returning to work after parental leave
- Making a full career pivot
- Auditing your skills and career direction
- Moving into design leadership
- Protecting your energy in high-pressure roles
- Handling imposter syndrome
Who Alena works with
Alena works with designers and tech leaders in high-pressure industries. Her clients are heading into a promotion, coming back from parental leave, or making a big career pivot. She also helps people who want to move into leadership roles.
How Alena works
Alena uses structured frameworks to guide career and leadership growth. Her offers include a career audit and plan, where she reviews your skills and direction. She also runs a design skills and leadership program. Job search clients get 6 or more hours of coaching that covers interview prep. She also offers custom hourly sessions.
Background and qualifications
Alena spent 18 years at Google and has more than 20 years in design leadership. She started in software engineering, moved into product management, and then became a designer. She learned design on the job. Her expertise covers interaction design, design systems and scaling frameworks in global teams. She works as a Principal Product Designer. She has coached designers in the industry for 10 years and has worked with over 100 design clients.
Alena Fong pricing
Programs and services
- Job search and interview preparation package
- Career resonance audit and plan
- Design skills and leadership accelerator
- Custom hourly coaching
Alena Fong reviews
Alena Fong has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alena combines 18 years at Google with a path through engineering, product management and design.
Best for designers and tech leaders facing a promotion, a return from leave, or a career pivot.
Common questions
How much does Alena Fong charge?
Coaching with Alena runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Alena from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alena Fong help with?
Alena Fong helps with preparing for a job search and interviews, getting ready for a promotion, returning to work after parental leave and making a full career pivot.
Does Alena Fong have reviews?
Alena Fong has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Alena Fong coach people returning from parental leave?
Yes. She works with clients on a return from parental leave, along with promotions and career pivots.
What design topics does Alena Fong cover?
She helps with design thinking, user experience design, user interface design and wireframing.
How do I contact Alena Fong?
Send Alena a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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