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Who We Are
Our Philosophy
Many public sector and mission-driven organizations have strong ideas and sound policy — but struggle to translate those ideas into implementation. Complex systems, competing priorities, and limited resources can make even the most promising initiatives difficult to sustain.
Indicator Consulting helps organizations move from good ideas to durable solutions.
Our Founder + CEO
Anna Leonard, MPH, brings over a decade of experience across federal policy, public health, and economic development. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served as a Presidential Management Fellow.
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How We Work
Indicator Consulting partners with organizations navigating complex challenges, emerging risks, and new opportunities. Our approach emphasizes:
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Deep listening and stakeholder engagement
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Data-informed analysis
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Practical, implementable strategy
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Sustainable, long-term solutions
We believe that successful consulting goes beyond recommendations — it requires building trust, aligning stakeholders, and supporting implementation.
Who We Work With
Indicator Consulting works with organizations across the United States, with particular experience supporting federal agencies, state governments, and local communities. We partner with public sector and mission-driven organizations navigating complex challenges, emerging risks, or new opportunities.
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Public sector organizations
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Public health agencies
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Social service organizations
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Mission-driven nonprofits
We provide the expertise to create stakeholder alignment, trust, and thoughtful implementation strategies.
Our Experience
CEO Anna Leonard, MPH brings a wealth of experience working with private and public organizations. She specializes in advancing real and durable solutions to complex problems.
Federal Policy & Budget Leadership
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Expertly managed a $10+ billion budget policy portfolio.
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Advised on congressional negotiations for life-saving initiatives, including the national expansion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Successfully advocated for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal appropriations for the 988 Lifeline between 2021 and 2023.
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Deployed exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
"HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline"
American Association of Suicidality
Equity & Systems Change
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Successfully advocated for substantial racial equity reforms to the federal Presidential Management Fellow program.
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Demonstrated exceptional leadership over 18 months coordinating and leading a diverse collective of Fellows and alumni.
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Applied determination and grit to continue efforts to hold the PMF program accountable to address substantial and systemic racial inequities known by the program.
"OPM vows to improve PMF program amid ‘unacceptable decline’ in diverse candidates"
Federal News Network, June 23, 2021
Data-Driven Strategy & Economic Development
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Advocated for use of historical research to inform neighborhood economic development analyses.
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Conducted data-driven economic analyses for several large cities to foster healthy retail and food access for historically underserved neighborhoods.
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Determined that fast food moratoriums are ineffective in increasing nutritious foods, influencing policy decisions by the Washington, DC Mayor's office.
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Conducted economic analyses and focus groups in Flint and Detroit, MI. The Flint report has informed strategy and improved funding opportunities to expand healthy food access in north-end Flint, Michigan in the aftermath of the lead crisis. The Detroit report is being used to improve retail corridors.
"Detroit Neighborhood Retail Opportunity Study"
Streetsense, 2018