Impact Architects

Programs That Matter:Best Practices & Insights

A qualitative research study to benchmark and celebrate what is already working well in funded, education-led programs around the world.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE STUDY10–12 selected program leaders · Report Spring 2027

The context & who we're inviting

You've built a program that matters. The framework exists, the community has gathered, and real transformation is happening.

Yet the deep insights and best practices behind truly impactful programs often remain isolated within individual organizations. Before contributing our own advisory work to this space, we are benchmarking and celebrating what already works.

We are inviting 10–12 leaders of education-led programs — working at the intersection of systemic change, inner development, or ecological innovation — to share their insights of what's working and co-create more impact.

Who we're looking for

Is this you?
We're looking for organizations that:

What you gain as a contributor

A high-value, contribution-first experience.

01

Cross-Pollination Peer Connection

An invitation to an exclusive international peer round-table connecting program leaders globally to exchange insights and build relationships.

02

Benchmark Best Practices & Insights

Full, early access to the final report — seeing how peer organizations navigate growth, participant engagement and program integration.

03

Public Recognition & Visibility

International exposure for your organization: featured in our visual report and spotlighted across our LinkedIn network and podcast appearances.

04

A Dedicated Strategic Reflection Space

A focused, zero-pitch 30–45 minute deep dive into your program design with Sarah and Kerry — taking the ideas from the report and peer discussions and deciding what best practices are best suited for your program(s).

Meet the Impact Architects

Sarah Santacroce and Kerry Dobson

Sarah Santacroce

Ecosystem Strategy, Messaging & Marketing

Sarah brings nearly 20 years of experience helping purpose-led organizations build marketing that works without compromising how it feels. She works with leadership to clarify what an organization truly stands for, then builds the messaging, positioning and strategy to reach the right people — from the inside out. Trained in the Art of Holding Space and Participatory Leadership.

linkedin.com/in/sarahsantacroce

Kerry Dobson

Program Design, Behavior Change & Integration

Kerry designs what happens after the initial insight: the learning journeys, program structures and integration practices that move participants from understanding to embodied change. With a Master's in Education (Workplace & Adult Learning) and 15+ years across industries, she builds the conditions where frameworks don't just get learned — they get applied.

linkedin.com/in/kerry-dobson

How it works & time commitment

Research Call
A 30 to 45-minute conversational interview via Zoom.
Peer Connection
An optional 90-minute cross-pollination best practices call with fellow program leaders globally.
Tone
Informal, collaborative and entirely zero-pressure — no sales pitch, guaranteed.
Output
A beautifully formatted visual report featuring you, your enterprise and your program — launching in Spring 2027 and shared globally on LinkedIn and through our network.

Ready to contribute?

Let's highlight the impact of your program.

Select a convenient time on our calendar. Informal, collaborative, zero pressure.

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