What does it take to avoid costly missteps and set system modernization efforts up for success? Stacey talks with Naomi and Ron of Public Knowledge® (PK) about why early planning is the most critical phase in any large-scale system replacement.
During this episode of the Igniting Impact Podcast, they explore how thoughtful alternatives analysis, strategic market research, and business process redesign reduce risk, accelerate implementation, and create systems that truly support the people they serve. With real-world stories and lessons learned, they share how early decisions shape lasting outcomes.
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PK helps agencies create a clear path forward. Our approach to alternatives analysis uncovers risks, aligns decision-makers, and builds consensus through structured facilitation and stakeholder engagement. We combine this with market research to highlight innovations, vendor landscapes, and peer lessons learned. It is our goal to help clients define the ‘why’ behind their project and make well-informed decisions.
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Our Thought Leaders
Naomi Snodgrass, Vice President of Management Consulting
Naomi is the Vice President of Management Consulting at Public Knowledge®, with over 25 years of experience supporting state and federal agencies across health and human services. She specializes in procurement strategy, alternatives analysis, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale system modernization.
Naomi has led multidisciplinary teams through system procurements, IV&V, organizational assessments, and readiness planning. She is skilled at building consensus, aligning strategy with policy, and turning complex challenges into actionable solutions. She also brings a strong background in training development for procurement and contracting. Naomi holds an MBA from the University of Illinois.
Ron Puent, Systems Practice Director
Ron is the Systems Practice Director at Public Knowledge®, where he has served as a management consultant since 2018. A recognized expert in federal systems certification, Ron has led or supported certification efforts in Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, Montana, South Carolina, and Wyoming. His leadership roles include serving as project manager for IV&V engagements and procurement projects tied to Medicaid modernization initiatives, including MMIS, BIDM, PBMS, and CBMS procurements for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.
With over 25 years of experience in state government programs and Medicaid systems, Ron brings deep expertise in project management, system integration, and deployment. He is a certified Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, and Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. Outside of work, Ron enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding, and fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains.
Stacey Moss, President and CEO
Stacey is the President and CEO of Public Knowledge®. She has over 25 years of experience in government, education, and nonprofit organizations. Stacey is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). She is an expert in training development, leadership coaching, organizational change management, and program development. Stacey has delivered over 200 training sessions on topics like child welfare, procurement, and leadership. She has managed more than 50 projects and portfolios.
Stacey holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming. She is recognized for her work 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.”