Stacey Clawson

Stacey Clawson is an accomplished owner and consultant at ATHENA Consulting since 2024, with a diverse portfolio of roles in reproductive justice, advocacy, and coaching for justice-involved communities at organizations such as the Washington Women's Foundation and Defy Ventures. From 2016 to 2023, Stacey served as Associate Vice President at Jobs for the Future, focusing on equitable economic advancement and impact investments for marginalized groups. Prior experiences include a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where Stacey managed a $48 million portfolio aimed at improving educational equity, and a Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Capella University, where significant contributions included developing an award-winning competency-based education model. Stacey holds a PhD in Education focused on Instructional Design and Technology from Capella University and has completed certificates in Gender Analytics and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.