About Us
Strategies for Success
Erin D. Bogan, PhD is Founder & Principal of Aligned to Impact Consulting, based in Washington, DC. Her practice spans measurement, learning, and evaluation (MLE); impact strategy; philanthropic advising; education research; and facilitation. Dr. Bogan holds dual doctoral degrees in Education and Psychology from the University of Michigan and brings prior senior leadership experience from the Gates Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Equal Opportunity Schools, CASEL, and the American Institutes for Research. She is a senior developmental psychologist and philanthropic strategist who bridges research, data, and practice, with experience on both sides of the table as a funder and an evaluator.
Aligned to Impact Consulting provides organizational development, organizational effectiveness, change management, and executive advisory support to senior leaders across higher education, K–12 systems, academic medical centers, healthcare systems, philanthropy, nonprofits, and public institutions. The firm’s work centers on capacity building, cross-sector partnership development, and facilitating leaders and stakeholders to strengthen organizational culture, psychological safety, staff engagement, performance management, and sustainable Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) systems aligned to mission, strategy, and continuous improvement.
At the core of this work is a commitment to making research actionable — translating complex findings and data into accessible, practical insights that policymakers, practitioners, funders, and other stakeholders can actually use to inform decisions and drive impact.
Meet our Collaborators
Meet Our Collaborators
Aligned to Impact Consulting draws on a trusted network of independent experts and specialized partners to deliver the full depth and breadth our clients need. For select engagements, we bring in colleagues whose expertise complements our own — in areas such as data analysis, communications and design, facilitation, technology, and sector-specific content expertise.
Each collaborator is selected deliberately, based on the unique demands of a project, and works under our direction to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with our approach. This model allows us to scale flexibly while maintaining the rigor, care, and personal attention that define our work — whether we’re leading a project independently or assembling a broader team to meet a client’s needs.
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Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass
Developmental psychologist and Positive Youth Development expert with deep expertise in racial identity, resilience, and youth well-being. Designs evidence-based curricula, professional learning, and evaluation strategies that strengthen organizations serving children, youth, and communities.
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Ugo Abuachi
Certified Human Resources professional with over 11 years of executive HR leadership experience and a background in business management. Brings expertise in talent strategy, organizational operations, recruiting, staffing, and employment practices.
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Dr. Alaina Boyle
Experienced K–12 education researcher and evaluation consultant with more than a decade of experience leading applied research, program evaluation, and survey design. Translates evidence into actionable insights that help educators make data-informed decisions and improve outcomes for young people.
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Renita Williams
Strategic communications and brand leader with extensive experience helping organizations clarify their message, strengthen their voice, and deepen engagement with diverse audiences. Develops communications strategies that connect mission to meaningful action.
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Larry Swayne
Purpose-driven leader with extensive experience in product marketing, multicultural strategy, and millennial communications. Develops winning strategies by connecting, educating, and activating people for the greater good.