Ascending Change LLC

Ascending Change LLC is a woman-owned consulting firm delivering expert-level change management, project portfolio management (PPM), and enterprise transformation services. With over 35 years of experience serving federal agencies (including NASA and the U.S. Army), public institutions, and Fortune 500 companies, we guide complex change initiatives from strategy to execution. Our unique strength lies in blending human-centered design with scalable process frameworks to drive stakeholder alignment, optimize operational performance, and embed lasting change. From technology rollouts to institutional restructuring, we help clients navigate uncertainty with clarity and control.
Lisa Carpenter - Founder
UEI: U1ZJACM2B861 CAGE Code: 12R16 Email: marketing@ascendingchange.com Phone: (380) | 239-9259 Woman-Owned Small Business WOSB

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Core Competencies
Organizational Change Management (OCM) • ADKAR, Kotter, Lewin, LeanOhio, NLP-informed facilitation • Stakeholder readiness assessments, change roadmaps, adoption trackingProject & Portfolio Management (PPM) • PMO establishment, governance frameworks, capacity planning • Enterprise implementations using TeamDynamix®, MS Project ServerGovernment & Aerospace Sector Experience • Led full-scale Oracle implementation across all NASA installations • Managed time/labor tracking rollouts for Army and DoD projects • Specializing in compliance, risk mitigation, and transformationHigher Education & Student Success Strategy • Delivered College Credit Plus & student success platforms (Starfish®) • Facilitated institutional alignment, IT integration, and academic reform • College Credit Plus Registration Processes (SharePoint)
Company Data • Business Structure: LLC • Certifications: WOSB/WBE • Established: 2024 • State of Incorporation: Ohio • SAM Registered: Yes
Differentiators •Federal Experience with NASA, U.S. Army, and multiple public agencies •35+ years leading change across higher ed, tech, and government •Woman-Owned and process-driven with Lean Six Sigma tools •Platform-agnostic PMO consulting with enterprise and cloud systems •Experienced trainer and coach, guiding leaders and teams through transformationNAICS Codes •541611 – Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services •611430 – Professional & Management Development Training •541612 – Human Resources Consulting Services •541618 – Other Management Consulting Services •541513 – Computer Facilities Management ServicesPast Performance •NASA / Oracle Corp. – Directed cross-agency Oracle implementation across all NASA installations •U.S. Army / eLabor – Managed deployment of Microsoft-based PPM/time management tools •Columbus State Community College – Led Student Success & College Credit Plus transformation •TeamDynamix – Delivered tailored ITSM and PPM rollouts for higher ed clients •Daptiv / Changepoint – PMO implementation for global Fortune 500 clients

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