Theresa L. Armstead, PhD, MS, BCC
With nearly 20 years of experience in public health, evaluation, and research, Dr. Theresa L. Armstead brings strategic leadership and clarity to complex systems and organizations. She specializes in program evaluation, implementation science, violence prevention, community health, systems change, organizational readiness, capacity building, data-to-action processes, and advancing health equity.
Dr. Armstead holds a PhD in Community Research and Action from Vanderbilt University and is a Board Certified Coach (BCC). Throughout her career, she has guided organizations in translating research into measurable impact—turning data into meaningful insights and strategy into sustainable results.
As Founder of SteadeSolutions, LLC, she partners with individuals, teams, and institutions to strengthen leadership, build capacity, and mobilize communities toward purposeful action. Her work integrates rigorous scientific thinking with practical, actionable solutions that elevate both people and systems.
An engaging speaker and thought leader, Dr. Armstead is also the author of the book Equipped: How a Coach’s Journey of Resilience Can Equip Yours. Whether coaching leaders, advising organizations, or facilitating training, she is committed to helping clients move from complexity to clarity—and from purpose to impact.
