Steven J. Bourgeois, Founder & CEO, Ahart Solutions
Dr. Steven Bourgeois is a researcher and practitioner working at the intersection of motivation science and organizational performance. His work is grounded in Self-Determination Theory and extends into applied measurement through the development of the Virtuous Motivation framework.
He has presented his research at international conferences in Amsterdam, Melbourne, Kiel, and Victoria, BC, and will present at the 2026 International Self-Determination Theory Conference in Geneva. His work focuses on how organizational conditions shape motivation, commitment, and performance across mission-driven contexts.
Dr. Bourgeois previously served as Executive Director of Research, Evaluation, and Instruction for a multi-campus network serving over 23,000 students, where he led system-wide analytics, accountability, and program evaluation. He has taught graduate-level coursework in research and motivation at the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Dallas.
He is the founder of Ahart Solutions, a platform that translates motivation theory into clear, system-level diagnosis for organizations seeking to strengthen culture, retention, and aligned performance.
Strategic Advisors
Dan Albaum, MBA
Co-Founder/Partner, Market Impact
Washington, USA
Alex Fingers, EdD
Principal, Grapevine High School
Texas, USA
Ericka Johnson, EdD
CEO at Imagine That Consulting
Texas, USA
Tracy Jones
President, Vyanet Operating Group
Oregon, USA
Richard Marquez
President
Marqcom, Inc
Texas, USA
Paul Miller, EdD
CEO, Charter Champions
Author & National Speaker
New York, USA
Matthew Post, PhD
Professor of Philosophy
Universidad de las Hespérides
Canary Islands, Spain
Kyle Queal, MA
Chief Operating Officer
Congregation Shearith Israel
Texas, USA
Jason Ulbrich, MA
Executive Director
Eagle Ridge Academy
Minnesota, USA
Paul Weinhold, PhD
University of Dallas Director of Classical Education Graduate Program
Texas, USA
Ingrid Wulczyn, MA
Founder & CEO
Project IDEA
Colorado, USA
Research & Operations Support
Jonah Bourgeois
Systems integration Consultant
Texas, USA
Valerie Connors
Financial Controller
Texas, USA
Penny Harris, MS
Editorial Support
Texas, USA
Ross Miller, MS
Narrative Development
Texas, USA
James Schofield, PHD
Narrative Development
Sydney, Australia
Caroline Taglioli, MPA
Research Support
Texas, USA
Phoebe Wicks
Editorial Support
California, USA
Seth Yockey, MS
Statistician
Pennsylvania, USA