Profile
First Name
Swafia
Last Name
Ames
Professions
Consulting - Business
Industry
Consulting
Chapter
B2B Arlington, VA
Member Role
B2B Member
Member Bio
Swafia Ames is the Managing Director of Organizational Effectiveness & Inclusion leads the practice that focuses on team and leadership development, strategic change management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plans. With over 20 years of expertise in crafting organizational effectiveness programs, she is passionate about driving business objectives and changes with a DEI lens. Swafia champions talent initiatives, professional development, succession planning, and fostering inclusive workplaces. She excels in identifying and addressing organizational challenges and devising practical solutions.
Swafia has a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Maryland and a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Swafia has a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Maryland and a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Contact Details
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Brighter Strategies, LLCCompany Details
Company Name
Brighter Strategies, LLC
Job Title
Managing Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Inclusion
Street:
6533 Arlington Blvd #2414
City:
Falls Church
State:
Virginia
Zip code:
22042
About Us
Brighter Strategies is an organizational development consulting firm based in the Washington, DC, Metro area. For over 17 years, we’ve partnered with purpose-driven organizations to drive meaningful impact.
With deep expertise in organizational development, strategy, program evaluation, change management, culture, leadership development, and people strategy, our team brings a holistic approach to building stronger, more effective organizations. We’ve served over 200 clients across various industries and sectors, including healthcare, finance, early education, technology, associations, construction, and think tanks.
Rooted in lifelong learning, we stay curious, adaptive, and committed to helping our clients lead with clarity and purpose.
With deep expertise in organizational development, strategy, program evaluation, change management, culture, leadership development, and people strategy, our team brings a holistic approach to building stronger, more effective organizations. We’ve served over 200 clients across various industries and sectors, including healthcare, finance, early education, technology, associations, construction, and think tanks.
Rooted in lifelong learning, we stay curious, adaptive, and committed to helping our clients lead with clarity and purpose.
Services Provided
Board Development
Strategic Planning
Organizational Restructuring
Organizational Assessments with an Equity Lens
Executive Coaching, Training & Employee Development
Human Capital Strategy
Change Management & Business Process Reengineering
Human Resources Support
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Organizational Restructuring
Organizational Assessments with an Equity Lens
Executive Coaching, Training & Employee Development
Human Capital Strategy
Change Management & Business Process Reengineering
Human Resources Support
Program Evaluation
Ideal Customers
Ideal referrals are senior leaders—CEOs, COOs, and Executive Directors—who have the vision and authority to invest in meaningful organizational development.
Employee Count of Clients
50-250
Revenue Size of Clients
$1M-$15M