Where Leadership, Governance, and Strategy Stay Aligned

Welcome to AST Strategies

Most organizations don’t struggle because of strategy. They struggle because leadership, governance, and execution fall out of alignment.

I’m Alison Teitelbaum, MS, MPH, CAE, and I founded AST Strategies to help boards and executive teams lead with greater clarity, alignment, and stability.

Drawing on more than two decades of executive and governance experience, I work at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and governance helping organizations stay aligned at the top so they can make better decisions and move forward with confidence.

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Alison Teitelbaum, MS, MPH, CAE

Founder & Principal Consultant

Where We Focus

  • Ensuring leadership is working from a shared understanding of priorities, roles, and decisions

  • Connecting strategic direction to real execution across teams and functions

  • Strengthening structures, roles, and processes so decisions happen effectively

  • Preparing organizations to navigate leadership transitions without disruption

  • Addressing the underlying dynamics that impact trust, collaboration, and performance

  • Engaging boards and leadership teams on governance, alignment, and leadership continuity

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“I bring a governance-informed lens to leadership and strategy—helping boards and executive teams align where it matters most.”
— Alison Teitelbaum