Our team

Meet the Nested Impacts team

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Ashley Berghoff

Founder and Lead Consultant

Ashley is an implementation scientist with expertise in human ecology and systems thinking, bringing five years of hands-on experience designing, evaluating, and managing programs for individuals and community organizations. She earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Arkansas, followed by her Master's in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently finishing her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She brings a rare combination of academic rigor and real-world practice — plus a Certificate in Plain Language — to help clients turn complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, crafting, and playing board games. She loves soup and a good cup of herbal tea.

Our values

How we work and why it matters

We guide organizations through real change by staying grounded in these core principles that shape every engagement.

System-level thinking

We analyze how your program will impact and is impacted by the world around you to create something meaningful and effective