Our Team
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Mi'Kira Anderson
Senior Associate
Mi’Kira joined LaFargue in 2025, bringing a dynamic blend of expertise in education, strategic communications, and people-centered leadership to spark meaningful organizational and community transformation.
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Hannah Blum
Design Research Associate
Hannah joined LaFargue in 2024 as an intern focusing on user experience research, and has since become an integral part of the team as a Design Research Associate. Bringing a multidisciplinary background in information systems, human-centered research, and process analysis, she is able to uncover insights that drive strategic decision-making.
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Sarah Broome
Vice President of Learning
Serving as a core member of LaFargue since 2021, Sarah leverages her extensive background in education and leadership to provide organizations with learner-centered development programs and educational formats that align both with individual learning styles and long-term business strategy.
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Ashley Hooker
Accounting and Operations Manager
Ashley joined LaFargue in 2025, bringing a strong foundation in accounting, human resources, and operational management to help organizations run efficiently and effectively. With expertise in payroll, accounts payable and receivable, HR processes, and policy development, she creates systems that streamline operations, support team alignment, and drive organizational success.
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Chris LaFargue
Vice President of Strategy
Chris joined LaFargue as VP of Strategy in 2025. He advises on vision-setting, improving business processes, and crafting strategic partnerships across government, private, and civil-society sectors.
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Phillip LaFargue
Founder & CEO
Phillip launched LaFargue in 2020 with a commitment to improving people's lives and experiences by supporting the growth of organizations that bring positive, equitable services and products to the world. He does this through thoughtful engagements with deep discovery and problem definition phases, active collaboration and co-designing, and outcomes that are led by both evidence and vision.
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Ross Schwab
Senior Associate
Ross joined LaFargue in 2024, bringing with him an extensive background in technical problem solving and custom-designed solutions tailored to client and project needs. With a passion for driving change and connecting with others, Ross helps impact how companies think about innovation, working alongside them to recognize and generate change through transformative and empathetic approaches.