Meet Alison Teitelbaum, MS MPH CAE

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Founder of AST Strategies and a nationally recognized consultant in governance and leadership alignment, Alison helps organizations connect strategy to culture. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading operations, strategic planning, governance reform, and change management across-sectors. Her approach blends data-driven planning with an unflinching look at the human dynamics that shape success.

Having served as a senior executive at multiple national and international organizations, Alison understands the pressures that leaders face and the realities of implementing strategy in resource-constrained settings.

She’s led multimillion-dollar turnarounds, revitalized leadership pipelines, and designed strategic conversations - from board meetings to cross-functional planning sessions - that align people around a shared vision. Clients appreciate her clarity, pragmatism, and ability to create space for meaningful dialogue even in tough situations. Whether you're clarifying your strategy, preparing for a leadership transition, or trying to get your board on the same page, Alison brings a calm, grounded presence and practical tools to help you move forw ard.

Based in the Washington, DC area, Alison works with clients across the U.S. and internationally. She partners with organizations virtually and in person, and is available to travel for key meetings, conferences, and facilitated sessions as needed.

Learn more about Alison’s qualifications and experience.

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