Laura Bogardus and Mike Teachey started Noble Aim Consulting in 2021. As the group’s president, Laura brings vast experience coaching and facilitating business teams, community collaboratives, public / private partnerships, government groups, non-profits, and professional associations. Noble Aim is built on the conviction that when people work together effectively, they can achieve noble aims.
Laura Bogardus, PhD, SHRM-SCP
Dr. Bogardus leverages significant professional experience to provide collaborative consulting and team coaching for groups seeking to make change. She provides strategic guidance for diverse clients including non-profit boards of directors, academic collaborations, business leadership teams, and community coalitions consisting of multiple organizations.
Dr. Bogardus’ research interests concern the reduction of workplace disparities. She is an advocate for workforce inclusion with special expertise in fair hiring practices, disability inclusion, and mental health. She is a frequent speaker on the topic and has achieved the following certifications and distinctions:
- Greenville SHRM 2022 Unsung Hero Award: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (Human Resources)
- Marano Fellow of the Aspen Institute’s Sector Skills Academy for Innovative Workforce Strategies
- Certified Instructor of the Career Development Facilitator Curriculum
- Civil Mediation Process Training
Dr. Bogardus received a doctoral degree in International Family and Community Studies from Clemson University, a master’s degree in Human Behavior and Conflict Management from Columbia College, and a bachelor’s degree from Miami University. As a doctoral student, she received the Excellence in Engagement and Social Advocacy Graduate Student Award, the Kimbrough and Melton Parents Award, and the Graduate Student Award of Excellence.
