Alaina Szlachta Author

An academic turned entrepreneur, Alaina Szlachta, PhD, is the founder of By Design Development Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in data enablement. Drawing on her background as a researcher and public health educator, she partners with learning and operations teams to integrate measurement and evaluation systems into their daily practices, providing continuous feedback loops that enhance quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Alaina brings a wealth of experience to her work. Her diverse client portfolio spans higher education, diversity and inclusion, finance, victim services, real estate, healthcare, and SaaS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and marketing from Seattle University, as well as master’s and doctorate degrees in education and health education from Widener University.

Alaina’s passion lies in culturally responsive teaching, demonstrating the value of learning through data enablement, designing curricula that facilitate behavior change, and championing excellence in education. She generously shares her expertise through writing, speaking engagements, and as the host of Measurement Made Easy, a free community of practice that guides practitioners in refining their impact measurement strategies.

When not revolutionizing data practices, Alaina can be found exploring her adopted hometown of Austin, Texas, where she embraces an active lifestyle, running and kayaking around the scenic Lady Bird Lake.