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.