Meet our team
Founder and CEO
Matt Leger, MPA
Matt Leger is the Founder and CEO of Pharos Intelligence. For over a decade, he has honed his craft as a researcher, strategist, and advisor who works at the intersection of public interest technology, public policy, business, and social impact. Through his independent consulting firm, ML Consulting & Advisory, he partners with nonprofits, foundations, and social enterprises to deliver research, analysis, and strategic guidance that helps mission-driven organizations grow and thrive. Through this work, he discovered that social sector leaders have long been deprived of high-quality data tools and insights to drive strategic decisions. He launched Pharos Intelligence to equip the next generation of social sector leaders with data-driven insights and analysis to guide their organizations through change and uncertainty.
Matt is a widely published researcher and thought leader, with his insights featured in Harvard’s Data-Smart City Solutions, Harvard Kennedy School Review, Bloomberg, The New York Times, GovTech, CNN, USA Today, Smart Cities Dive, AP News, Business Insider, Governing Magazine, EdTech Magazine, Computer World, ABC News, and The Washington Post, among others. He has also published research for Gartner and IDC, the world’s leading technology market intelligence and advisory firms.
Matt is also the host of The Disgruntled Millennial podcast, a show for people of all generations who want to see the world become a better place and are tired of politics and culture wars getting in the way.
He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two children.
Chief Product and Data Officer
Curt Savoie
Curt Savoie is the Chief Product and Data Officer for Pharos Intelligence. He is a seasoned data and technology executive with over two decades of experience in civic technology, analytics, and product leadership. In addition to his role at Pharos Intelligence, Curt currently serves as Chief Data Officer at Civera, an election software company, where he leverages cutting-edge data science techniques to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. Previously, Curt held leadership roles at Citizen Data, IDC, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, consistently championing open data initiatives and innovative solutions to enhance public services.
Strategic Advisor
Karen Wawrzaszek CFP, CEPA, CTFA
Karen Wawrzaszek is the Regional Director and SVP of Foundation & Institutional Advisory at Northern Trust Wealth Management. A seasoned strategic investment advisor and OCIO executive, Karen partners with private foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations to align investment programs with both financial and mission-driven goals. She is a recognized thought leader in impact and ESG investing, with deep expertise in philanthropic investment planning and legacy strategies. She serves as a strategic advisor to Pharos Intelligence.
Strategic Advisor
Sara Gibson
Sara Gibson is the Co-Founder and CEO of 20°, a consulting firm that helps nonprofits build financial resiliency by expanding revenue beyond traditional philanthropy. Known for her innovative approach to fundraising and organizational change, she supports leaders in developing new revenue streams, renovating existing models, and strengthening core business skills for long-term sustainability. A high-energy, collaborative strategist and advocate for equity in funding, Sara brings deep experience and a bold, inclusive vision to her work with mission-driven organizations. She serves as a strategic advisor to Pharos Intelligence.