BUILDING IMPACT THAT WORKS FOR |

Design and measure skills training programs that deliver meaningful impact

We help workforce and skills training organizations design better programs, understand participant experiences, and measure what’s working so they can continuously improve and demonstrate impact.

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What You Get

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BEFORE

You’re balancing program delivery, participant needs, funder expectations, and limited capacity while trying to make sense of what’s actually helping your programs improve.

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AFTER

You have practical frameworks, clearer insight, and systems your team can use to strengthen implementation, support learning, and make informed decisions.

You don’t need another report. 
You need insight you can use.

Lansaa helps organizations connect participant insight, implementation realities, and measurable outcomes to support stronger workforce systems over time. 

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Why Lansaa?

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DESIGN

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DELIVERY

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MEASUREMENT

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IMPACT

Too often, research and impact measurement become reporting exercises.

We take a learning-oriented approach to workforce and skills training programs, helping organizations strengthen systems across the full lifecycle of their work.

Research should guide action.

Measurement should support learning.

Impact should centre the people your programs are designed to serve.

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Services

You don’t need more data.
You need insight you can use.

Choose the support that works for your team: a hands-on done-for-you approach or collaborative done-with-you support that builds your internal capacity.

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Program Design

Program Design

You want programs that work not only on paper, but in practice.

We support the design and refinement of skills training programs grounded in participant experience, implementation realities, and measurable outcomes.

WHAT YOU GET:

Clear program models designed to strengthen delivery, improve outcomes, and adapt over time.

Applied Research

Applied Research

You want to make decisions grounded in participant experience, community needs, and workforce realities.

We take a participant-centred and community-informed approach to research, helping organizations understand how people experience programs, what supports positive outcomes, and where opportunities for improvement exist.

WHAT YOU GET:

Actionable insights that shape strategy, program design, and future workforce initiatives.

Learning & Measurement

Learning & Measurement

You want to demonstrate meaningful outcomes while continuously improving your programs.

We help organizations track progress, understand what is working, and make informed decisions over time.

WHAT YOU GET:

Practical frameworks and systems that help your team demonstrate impact and improve programs.

Program Design

Capacity Building Workshops

You want your team aligned around a practical approach to program design, research, and continuous improvement.

We facilitate sessions that help teams strengthen their skills, apply frameworks, and use learning to inform action.

WHAT YOU GET:

Stronger internal alignment, practical tools, and learning approaches your team can apply immediately.

How We Work

Our approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on building your capacity to sustain impact.

step 1

Discovery

We start by understanding your goals, context, and priorities, then define an approach that fits your needs.

step 2

Program Review

We examine your program model, existing data, and participant insights to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

step 3

Project Delivery

We work alongside your team to deliver the services, tools, and support needed to advance your goals.

step 4

Capacity Transfer

We equip your team with practical tools and knowledge to sustain learning and improvement beyond the project.

Our Network

Lansaa Consulting works with a trusted network of collaborators with expertise across workforce program design, research, impact measurement, facilitation, and data visualization.

This flexible model allows us to build the right team for each project while keeping our approach collaborative and grounded in implementation realities.

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  • Bissy L. Waariyo

    BISSY L. WAARIYO

    FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

    With over 10 years of experience across skills training and workforce development, community-based research, and program delivery, she helps organizations design programs and use participant insight to drive meaningful improvement.

  • Irene Duah-Kessie

    IRENE DUAH-KESSIE

    RESEARCH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    Irene is the Founder and Executive Director of Rise in STEM and has over 6 years of experience leading research, evaluation, and community engagement initiatives focused on youth and equity-seeking communities. Her work combines mixed-methods research to support evidence-informed decision-making and community impact.

  • Alex Rand

    ALEX RAND

    IMPACT MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION CONSULTANT

    Alex is an economist and data scientist with over 10 years of experience in program evaluation and experimental design. He helps organizations generate evidence and use data to inform programs, policy, and decision-making. His work has included collaborations with Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, and the World Bank Group.

  • Firrisaa Jamal

    FIRRISAA JAMAL

    IMPACT MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION CONSULTANT

    Firrisaa is a researcher with over 7 years of experience working with large-scale administrative and survey data in academic and community settings. His work examines disparities in education, postsecondary access, and labour market outcomes, translating complex data into evidence that informs policy and decision-making. He has contributed to projects with organizations and institutions at the community, municipal, provincial, and federal levels across Canada.

  • Sandy Chan

    SANDY CHAN

    KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION CONSULTANT

    Sandy is a knowledge mobilization specialist with extensive experience designing and delivering learning, engagement, and national network-building initiatives. Her work focuses on connecting people, ideas, and evidence to strengthen collaboration and support impact across organizations and communities.

Who We Work With

Lansaa partners with organizations across Canada’s workforce and skills training ecosystem, including:

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Community Organizations and Nonprofits

Delivering skills training and employment programs

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Funders, and Partners

Seeking practical approaches to measuring, understanding, and learning from impact

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Social Enterprises and Workforce Initiatives

Designing equitable and participant-centred workforce pathways

If this sounds like you, we’re likely a good fit.

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Area of Focus

We work across key areas such as:

  • Youth and early-career readiness programs

  • Workforce inclusion and equitable employment pathways

  • Employer engagement and workforce pathway alignment

  • Digital skills and technology-focused training

  • Entrepreneurship and business start-up programs 

  • Practitioner learning and capacity-building initiatives

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Meet the Founder

You want to work with someone who understands both the people in your programs and the systems around them.

With more than 10 years of experience across career counselling, program delivery, workforce development, and research, Bissy L. Waariyo saw a common challenge: organizations were collecting valuable data and feedback but often lacked the time, capacity, or systems to turn it into meaningful learning.

She founded Lansaa Consulting to help organizations connect participant insight, implementation realities, and outcomes so they can strengthen programs, support learning, and create lasting impact.

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Interested in collaborating with Lansaa?

We’re always looking to connect with thoughtful collaborators across skills training, workforce development, research, program design, facilitation, and learning systems.

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From Our Clients

  • Testimonial from Tracy Ross, Vice President of Network Membership at Actua

    "Bissy brought a thoughtful and collaborative approach to her work with Actua."

    She played a key role in developing the Black Youth in STEM (BYIS) Program Evaluation Framework, helping us better understand participant experiences, assess program outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen program delivery. She also shaped and launched the pilot year of Actua's Research & Evaluation Community of Practice, creating opportunities for network members to share knowledge, build capacity, and strengthen learning across the organization. Her ability to design practical frameworks, engage stakeholders, and create spaces for learning and knowledge exchange made her a valuable contributor to our work."

    — Tracy Ross, Vice President Network Membership, Actua

  • Testimonial from Connie Tang, Director, Public Sector and Small Businesses, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyts, Toronto Metropolitan University

    “Having worked with Bissy for 3 years, I can attest that she has a thoughtful and community-first approach to implementation and continuous improvement."

    She led the development of key initiatives for external partners including the Future Skills Centre Community of Practice Evaluation Framework and DEI Action Plan, translating complex information, data, and goals into practical tools that could measure success for our work. Bissy is a strong collaborator - responsive, curious, and agile.

    — Connie Tang, Director, Public Sector and Small Business, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University

  • Testimonial from Francini Brice, Founder of LIV Health & Wellness

    “Through The Forum's Scotiabank Women Initiative, I had the opportunity to work with Bissy for 1 year as a mentor during my entrepreneurship journey."

    She combined strategic thinking, thoughtful feedback, and a genuine openness to new ideas, helping me navigate everything from client negotiations to developing my first website and digital products. Her ability to translate research, data, and big-picture thinking into practical next steps gave me the confidence to move forward. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for support with strategy, decision-making, and turning ideas into action.

    — Francini Brice,Founder, LIV Health & Wellness

  • Testimonial from David Phipps, Assistant Vice President, Research Strategy & Impact at York Univerity

    "Bissy combines a collaborative approach with a strong ability to turn ideas into action, and I would gladly work with her again given the opportunity."

    "I worked with Bissy for 4 years at Research Impact Canada. She first joined the organization as Manager, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement before stepping into the role of Director, Strategy & Operations, which she held for the past three years. She led a number of key initiatives, including the design and delivery of knowledge mobilization activities through our partnership with the Future Skills Centre, translating complex research insights into practical tools, learning experiences, and resources that strengthened organizations across Canada. She also oversaw the development and annual review of Research Impact Canada's 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, while managing partnerships, staff, and complex multi-stakeholder initiatives. Throughout it all, she complemented her dedication with a great sense of humor.

    — David Phipps, Assistant Vice-President, Research Strategy & Impact, York University

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We work with nonprofits, charities, foundations, and social enterprises designing and delivering workforce, skills training, and employment programs.

  • Yes. We support funder reporting while generating insights to strengthen programs, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement.

  • Yes. Many organizations already collect surveys, participant feedback, and program data. We help teams turn that information into better decisions, program improvements, and ongoing learning.

  • No. We support organizations across the full program lifecycle, including program design, research, measurement, and capacity building.

  • We tailor our approach based on your goals, timelines, and capacity. Some organizations come to us with an immediate need, such as a reporting deadline, while others are looking to strengthen internal systems and learning practices over time.

  • Our research is applied and decision-focused. We translate insight into practical recommendations so organizations can act on what they learn.

  • Our workshops are practical, collaborative, and designed for immediate application. Teams leave with shared frameworks, practical tools, and approaches they can use to design, measure, and improve programs.

  • That’s what the discovery call is for. We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and timelines and recommend an approach that fits your needs and capacity.

CONTACT US

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