ASHLEY WHILLANS
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CONSULTING

I am passionate about putting science to work to solve real world problems. I have a great deal of experience consulting and conducting research with companies, non-profits, as well as provincial and federal governments. If you are interested in finding out more about my consulting work and relevant areas of expertise, please contact me.

CURRENT CONSULTING POSITIONS

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I am a Behavioral Scientist for the Province of British Columbia, where I am helping local government incorporate behavioral science into their day-to-day decision making across various policy areas ranging from philanthropy to opioid addiction.
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I am a Visiting Consultant for several behavioral science-based consulting firms, including Maritz and Edelman, where my work focuses on incentive systems and employee well-being.
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​I am on the Advisory Board of Peter Singer’s charity The Life You Can Save, where my research focuses on exploring factors that encourage donations to effective charities.

PAST CONSULTING PROJECTS

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I served as a Subject Expert on two projects with the White House Social & Behavioral Sciences Team, where my work focused on improving employee well-being.
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I was a Research Fellow at The Behavioral Insights Group, North America, where I was involved on a project aimed at implementing city-wide commuting innovations.

NON-PROFIT AND COMPANY COLLABORATORS (SELECT)

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WhatWorks UK - An initiative that uses evidence to make better decisions to improve public services. I am studying how to reduce the stress and burn-out of social workers.
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Happify - Utilizes technology and scientific findings to help people live happier lives. I am studying the causal impact of improved happiness on reducing burn-out and increasing productivity.
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CHIMP – Charitable Giving Marketplace. I am currently working with CHIMP to develop empirically-based strategies for cultivating the next generation of philanthropists.
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Green Streets Initiative – NGO that promotes active commuting. I am currently working with Green Streets and various other Boston-based non-profits to develop empirically-based strategies to encourage active commuting.

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