Mission Statement
We help people turn their vision for community impact into programs that are clear, effective, and built to grow over time.
The Nested Impacts Team
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 a doctoral candidate in the Human Development and Family Studies program 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. You can contact Ashley directly at ashley@nestedimpacts.com.
Why did Ashley create Nested Impacts?
As Ashley was considering her future career path, she felt stuck. She loved research and felt passionate about making connections between topics. She wanted to work with compassionate people who cared about their communities. She wanted the freedom to be creative. She wanted to engage with projects that felt meaningful to her. But she couldn't find a job that allowed her to do all of these things. And one day it just clicked. She was already an expert in implementation science, and had been collaborating with community organizations on designing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating programs for years as part of her PhD training. She didn't have to stop doing it after graduation — she could expand on her human ecology training and make a real difference in communities. To Ashley, Nested Impacts is the perfect answer.
Core Principles
We guide organizations through real change by staying grounded in these core principles.
Systems-level thinking
We analyze how your program will impact and is impacted by the world around you to create something meaningful and effective.
Individual and organizational focus
We balance people and processes, recognizing that sustainable change requires both personal growth and structural improvement.
Evidence-based evaluation
We think critically about how to evaluate your program so you have clear proof of progress and areas for growth.
Collaborative partnership
We work with you, not for you. Your expertise and input shapes the design and outcomes of every project.
Clear communication
We explain findings and recommendations in plain language so everyone understands next steps and rationale.
Sustainable outcomes
We design programs and structures built to last, leaving your team equipped to manage growth and adaptation.