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Ideas to Impact, Inc. is a strategic equity consulting and advisory practice
Dr. Kristine Andrews
​Kristine brings deep expertise in research, evaluation, and capacity building, with a focus on helping organizations embed equity into strategy, decision-making, and practice. She has led evaluations and research studies across early childhood, adolescent health, and social and emotional well-being, and is widely recognized for integrating culturally responsive and racially equitable approaches into research and learning.
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Her work centers on translating data into actionable insights—supporting practitioners, funders, and systems leaders to make informed, equitable decisions that drive meaningful impact.
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Kristine’s lived experiences as the daughter of immigrant parents, a first-generation college graduate, and a mother of three African American girls shape her commitment to challenging inequitable systems and reframing how data is collected, interpreted, and used.​
Leon T. Andrews, Jr
​Leon Andrews brings more than 25 years of experience advancing equity, strategy, and systems change across philanthropy, government, and national nonprofit organizations.
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Most recently, Leon served as President and CEO of Equal Measure, where he led the organization’s strategic direction and strengthened its focus on equity-centered learning, measurement, and evaluation.
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Prior to Equal Measure, Leon founded and led the Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL) initiative at the National League of Cities, supporting municipal leaders nationwide in addressing structural racism and advancing equitable outcomes.
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At Ideas to Impact, Leon focuses on executive strategy, systems change, and helping organizations align leadership, strategy, and implementation to drive sustained impact.
Our Approach
We bring together a network of experienced consultants and partners, allowing us to build tailored teams that meet the unique needs of each engagement.
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Our approach is:
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Collaborative and participatory
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Grounded in equity and cultural responsiveness
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Iterative and adaptive
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Focused on both process and outcomes
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We work alongside our partners—not just as consultants, but as thought partners committed to shared success.
Values
We lead with a culturally responsive and racial equity perspective
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We value authenticity and transparency
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We are collaborative and inclusive
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We meet partners where they are
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We prioritize relationships
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We extend grace and flexibility