Project work is built on people. Progress depends on how leaders show up and how teams move forward together when the path is unclear.
In this episode of the Igniting Impact Podcast, Stacey is joined by Public Knowledge® leaders Naomi and Allison to reflect on the human side of project management. They discuss how clear direction creates accountability and why that connection matters when expectations shift and pressure rises.
The conversation highlights moments where projects lose momentum and what helps teams regain their footing. It looks at how steady leadership and clear communication keep work aligned.
A Practical, Human-Centered Approach
These insights reflect how Public Knowledge® approaches project delivery through its DitDah™ project management methodology. The emphasis is on grounded decisions and shared understanding that allow teams to adapt while staying focused on outcomes.
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From Insight to Impact
The Igniting Impact Podcast features conversations with leaders who turn ideas into action. Each episode shares practical perspectives on improving programs, strengthening teams, and delivering results for communities across the country.
Experts From This Episode
Naomi Snodgrass, Vice President of Management Consulting
Naomi brings more than 25 years of experience supporting government health and human services programs, with a focus on strategic planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness.
Her work includes leading complex initiatives such as system evaluations, quality assurance efforts, and procurement strategy development. Naomi has also designed and overseen training programs for state agencies. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois and is known for connecting research and analysis to practical decision-making.
Allison Ward, Programs Implementation and Evaluation Practice Director
Allison brings more than two decades of experience in child welfare and public sector project delivery, with a strong focus on system implementation, quality assurance, and organizational change.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Allison has led complex state initiatives including CCWIS implementation, program evaluation, and training modernization efforts across multiple states. She is known for translating strategy into practical execution and for guiding teams through change with clarity and purpose. Allison holds a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin.
Stacey Moss, President and CEO
For over 25 years, Stacey has contributed to government, education, and nonprofit organizations through leadership, program development, and training. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). Recognized as an expert in training design, leadership coaching, and organizational change management, Stacey has delivered over 200 training sessions on child welfare, procurement, and leadership. She has also managed more than 50 projects and portfolios throughout her career. Stacey earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming and is widely known for her expertise in child welfare law, program management, and community engagement.
About the Podcast
Launched in 2023, the Igniting Impact Podcast highlights our client’s and partner’s important work. We hope that this podcast drives impactful conversations that foster connections and progress in the field. One of our core values at Public Knowledge® is Impact. We created this podcast around this fundamental principle because it is essential to our work. Impact to us means, “We approach every engagement with our energy focused on identifying the right goals, outcomes, and strategies. And we each have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on our projects and our world.”