As a Co-founder of Social Impact Solutions, I specialize in helping healthcare and public health nonprofit organizations measure, communicate, and expand their impact. My passion is partnering with mission-driven organizations to strengthen their capacity for evaluation, secure sustainable funding, and ultimately improve community health outcomes. By blending my expertise in nonprofit strategy, social impact research, and program evaluation, I equip organizations with insights and tools to achieve lasting change.

I hold a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health Education from Loma Linda University, a Master of Science in Nutrition from Clemson University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Honors Pre-Health Sciences from Oklahoma State University. My academic research focused on advancing nutrition education in medical curricula and promoting lifestyle behavior change within healthcare—foundations that continue to inform my work in the nonprofit sector. I am also a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM).

Over the years, I have served in national leadership roles with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, including Vice President of Research and Vice President of the Trainee Executive Board. Through nonprofit consulting, conference presentations, and published research, I remain committed to advancing evidence-based practices and amplifying the voices of organizations working at the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, public health, and community well-being.

At Social Impact Solutions, our team partners with nonprofits to design effective evaluation strategies, conduct impact studies, and translate data into compelling narratives for funders and community stakeholders. Whether guiding a public health program, a nonprofit hospital initiative, or a community-based organization, I am dedicated to ensuring nonprofits have the clarity and confidence to demonstrate the measurable change their programs create and scale their impact.

Lauren Vanderpool

📣 New Nonprofit Webinar Series: Did you know donors consistently rank outcomes and impact as the number 1️⃣ reason they choose to give to an organization? Yet many nonprofits start the year with a strategic plan that doesn't prioritize (or completely overlooks) impact measurement & impact communication!
 
That’s why we are launching our 2026 webinar series with 2 highly practical sessions designed to help you move from strategy to measurable implementation.

Join us for this upcoming 2-part series on Making Your Impact Measureable in 2026 + How to Create an Impact Report that Inspires Generosity...

🗓️ Date: Friday, January 23rd & February 13th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM CST
🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gz-kSffX
 
🪄 Can't attend live? Register to receive the recordings!

In the 1st session, you will learn how to:

✅ Create or refine your strategic plan centered around nonprofit impact
✅ Identify metrics that clearly demonstrate the change your programs create
✅ Develop a step-by-step implementation roadmap
✅ Bonus AI Highlight: Use AI to create impact messaging & align your team around a shared impact-driven vision

Join us on Friday, January 23rd & February 13th for practical insights to help you measure your impact in 2026!

P.S. Even if you can't attend live, register to receive the recordings and other free giveaways from the Social Impact Solutions team!

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Lauren Vanderpool, DrPH, MS, DipACLM

Co-founder Social Impact Solutions | Public Health Initiatives for Social Impact | Lifestyle Medicine Advocate

Impact measurement isn't simply about compliance. It’s about making your programs the best they can be, gaining insights to expand your reach, and supporting your community as effectively as possible.

Many nonprofits treat impact measurement as something they have to do, for funders, reports, or audits.

But the organizations that lead well treat impact measurement as an invaluable process that makes their programs better. And this ultimately leads to better serving their communities... Fueling the core component of a nonprofit's mission.

Clear impact measurement answers the questions that matter most:
• What is actually changing as a result of our programs & organization?
• How are we creating change at the individual, organizational, and community level?
• Where are there gaps, and where do we need to adapt?

When leaders understand their impact, decisions become more intentional, and strategy becomes more focused.

Impact measurement stops being a burden and starts becoming a leadership tool.

Strong nonprofit impact measurement and communication begin with clarity, not complexity.

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Many nonprofits don’t struggle because they lack data, they struggle because the data they already have isn't being analyzed or reported in a practical way that guides action.

Context transforms impact metrics into insight and actionable next steps. 

Key insights and action steps lead to better leadership and stronger impact communication.

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Why Good Data Still Fails Without Context

Clear nonprofit impact communication isn’t just reporting numbers, it’s showing the meaning behind the metrics.

Nonprofits can communicate their impact more effectively when they define what real change looks like, developed measurable goals and objectives, and share their impact in a way that resonates with volunteers, employees, donors, and other stakeholders.

We shared these insights in our recent webinar, where we break down how clarity builds trust, confidence, and long-term stakeholder engagement.

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Donors don’t disengage because they don’t care, they disengage when they don’t feel connected to your mission.

Most supporters want to know:
• What changed because of my support?
• How is this work changing lives, families, and communities?
• What are the outcomes and impact of the organization I am supporting?

When nonprofits rely on activity counts instead of outcomes, donors are left to fill in the gaps themselves.
That’s where uncertainty grows.

Clear impact communication doesn’t overwhelm.
It explains.
It connects.
It builds confidence.

When donors understand your impact, trust becomes sustainable, not seasonal.

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Tracking fewer impact metrics creates more clarity than tracking as many data points as possible. They just have to be the right impact metrics...

When nonprofits focus on meaningful indicators, impact measurement and communication becomes more clear and more credible.

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How to Know If a Metric Is Worth Tracking

Effective impact communication helps supporters understand not just what happened last month or last year, but why it matters and what the future holds too.

Clear impact communication builds confidence and long-term engagement.

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What Makes Impact Communication Effective?

A common challenge some nonprofits face is collecting too many data points and using too little of it.

Effective impact measurement focuses on relevance:
• What decisions does this data inform?
• What questions does it answer?
• What learning does it support?

When metrics are clearly tied to strategy, teams stop reporting for the sake of reporting, and start learning.

That’s where nonprofit impact communication becomes meaningful.

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Leigh Holcomb, PhD, ELI-MP

Career Catalyst Edge

Career Coach for the Life Science Industries: 
•	Career Strategist 
•      Leadership Coach
•       Neurodiversity Advocate

Serving as a Catalyst for Positive Career Change is what motivates me as a Career Transition Coach. 
I bring my expertise as an Executive Recruiting for Pharma, Biotech & Medical Device companies, 12 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Medical Information, a Research Career as a Neuroscientist plus Career Transition and Energy Leadership Coaching training from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) to each of our conversations to support you on your Career Journey. 

Speaker for 2020 & 2022 Life Science Women's Network conference- Career Pathing; Careers in Pharma & Med Device Companies

If you are currently working for Pharma, Biotech & Medical Device Companies, I help highly motivated individuals in the STEM workforce effectively design their career path.
Connect with Me: DrLeigh@careercatalystedge.com

Pharma/Biotech Career Coach & CEO

Med Communications, Inc.

•	Medical writer tasked with developing new standard response letters for Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease (COVID-19) Therapeutic areas.
•Promotional Review of print and digital pieces
•	Served as Subject Matter Expert and provided medical and scientific support for assigned marketed or investigational products
•	Conducted literature search and developed custom response letters in response to Escalated Inquiries
•	Scientific information provided to internal stakeholders, external Healthcare Professionals and consumers in a balanced, scientifically accurate and compliant way
•	Reviewed and fact-checked Medical Information slide decks, FAQs and completed annual updates of standard response letters.

Senior Content Medical Information Specialist

Connexis Search Group

Connexis Search Group is a full service permanent placement recruiting firm specializing in placing a wide variety of candidates in the diagnostics, biotech, life science and medical device 

Connexis Search Group specializes in recruiting for lab diagnostics and the medical device/equipment industry. Formerly System 1 Search, the company has been in business for over 30 years, having placed over 5000 positions. Connexis remains one of the top medical recruiting firms throughout the nation.

Won Recruiter Quarterly Achievement Award: Q4 2018.  Successfully placed Sales Account Manager, Molecular Oncology Specialist (MOS), Field Application Specialist (FAS) and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) candidates.

Executive Recruiter

Limestone College

Visiting Assistant Professor-Biology

Greenville Technical College

As a Biology Instructor at Greenville Technical College (GTC), I am combining my expertise in  academic research & education with a decade of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry to provide exceptional learning opportunities for students in my Microbiology, Medical Terminology as well as Bio 101 & Bio 102 classes.

My teaching philosophy & highly effective Life & Leadership Coaching training gained through iPEC directly supports the vision of GTC to be the best community and technical college for students seeking career and educational opportunities.

Biology/Microbiology Instructor

Anderson University (SC)

Cell Biology Instructor

Genzyme

•Medical Affairs launch support for two Multiple Sclerosis products (Aubagio, Lemtrada) by establishing collaborative relationships with key neurology experts, investigators and institutions. 
•Safety/Benefit Risk  MSL workteam. Lead for developing 1st regional safety advisory meeting which was used as a best practice model in the US and Canada.   
•Ongoing Compliance training relevant to the Pharma Industry and FDA approval of medications. 
•Content expert on development of new Medical Affairs brochure to provide cutting edge information to healthcare professionals. The brochure was used as a best practice globally. 
•Developed content and coordinated Regional Meeting on Neuropreservation and Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis demonstrating project management skills.  
•Team Lead for Teriflunomide Strategy Workstream and Global Medical Meeting Workshop. 
•Training Team Lead for Professional Development/Soft Skills.

Medical Science Liaison

Cephalon

•	Launch Experience during the launch of 3 new product launches in the pain, addiction and sleep/wake therapeutic area (Fentora, Vivitrol,  Nuvigil).
•	Developed and maintain collaborative relationships with national, regional and local thought leaders in the Sleep/Wake, Pain and Addiction therapeutic areas. 
•	Led the KOL Thought Leader Mapping Initiative identifying leading national, regional and local opinion leaders and Centers of Research and Clinical Excellence. 
•	Worked in conjunction with the medical affairs and clinical development teams to evaluate potential external clinical research collaboration opportunities and facilitate the conduct of Cephalon-sponsored trials. 
•	Developed MSL Best Practices to enhance KOL interactions in the field and at professional conferences as member of the Business Strategic Advisory Board.
•	Regional mentor/ trainer for new hire MSLs regarding territory management and disease state information. 

Territory covered: Texas, Arkansas, Virginia, Ohio and Washington, DC, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

CNS Medical Science Liaison

Texas A&M Health Science Center

•Primary investigator in the Neuropsychiatry Research Program. .
•Conducted drug discovery research directed toward the pre-clinical development of compounds to treat age related cognitive deficits and dementia using a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. 
•Member of the Graduate Faculty and the Faculty for Neuroscience at Texas A&M.
•Teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and medical resident levels.

Assistant Professor (Psychiatry and Behavioral Science)

•Training and daily supervision of technicians and students.
• Grant writing and manuscript preparation. 
•Studied the neuropathology of neurons and glial cells in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and unipolar depression.   
•Techniques include: stereology, histology, immunohistochemistry, computer assisted image analysis.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

•Teaching responsibilities included neuropsychiatry lectures to Psychiatry medical residents and graduate students. 
•Maintaining up-to-date information in areas of Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and mood disorders therapeutics and disease state.

Instructor

Pharma & Biotech Career Coach | Former Recruiter | Neuroscientist | Life Science Speaker | Best-selling Author| Neurodiversity Advocate

Please follow me 🔔to get insights in Career Development and the Pharma/Biotech industry.

Have you ever wished that someone had handed you a Road Map to Career Success? Deciding on your next destination, avoiding Career Cul-De-Sacs and making progress at a pace that doesn't burnout your brain are all important steps to navigating your Career Path. 

I help Life Science professionals employed at Pharma and Biotech companies effectively design their Career Path to align with their values, strengths and life aspirations.  

Career Catalyst Coach for the Life Science Workforce: 
•	Career Pathing from On-Ramp to Exit:  Planning for Proactive Career Changes  

My professional expertise includes: 
Executive Recruiting for Pharma, Biotech & Medical Device companies,
12 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Sr Content Specialist. 
Neuroscience Researcher who  studied Alzheimer's Disease and Neuropsychiatric Disorders 
Career, Transition, and Energy Leadership Coaching training from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). 
Public Speaking:  Speaker on Life Science Career Pathing: Life Science Women's Conference (2020), Beyond the Professoriate, Clemson University Bioengineering Department,
 Women in Bio-Chicago chapter: Working with Recruiters
International Bestselling Author: She is an Overcomer

Connect with me by email: DrLeigh@careercatalystedge.com to discuss how working with me as your Career Coach can give your Career the boost that you desire. 
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