ProChange Behavior Solutions is proud to announce that Co-President and CEO Kerry E. Evers, Ph.D. has been recognized as the 2024 Business Women Awards Industry Leader for Professional Services by Providence Business News (PBN). This prestigious award highlights Dr. Evers’ outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing health behavior change, while significantly contributing to the professional services sector.
Dr. Evers has been with ProChange Behavior Solutions for 27 years, during which time she has played an instrumental role in the company’s growth and success. Under her leadership, ProChange has become a trusted provider of evidence-based behavior change solutions, serving clients including universities, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and health care providers. The company’s tailored programs focus on empowering individuals to improve their well-being in all aspects of life.
“Working at ProChange for the past 27 years has been an enriching journey filled with countless reasons to cherish every moment,” said Evers, reflecting on her career. “Each day, I am privileged to apply and advance the field of behavior change science, working to empower individuals to realize their fullest potential.”
Founded in 1997, ProChange has successfully harnessed over 25 years of research, supported by more than $20 million in federally funded grants and 80 peer-reviewed publications. The company’s recent initiatives include supporting caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, uplifting LGBTQIA+ communities in the workplace, and empowering those with hereditary cancer syndromes. Those impactful programs underscore ProChange’s mission to create lasting, positive change through behavior change solutions.
In addition to leading ProChange, Evers has been actively involved in supporting her community and advancing the field of health promotion. She has been recognized by The American Journal of Health Promotion as one of the Most Influential Women Leaders in Health Promotion, solidifying her reputation as a pioneer in the industry.
Kerry has not just touched lives but profoundly impacted them, instilling hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose in those she serves. Her transformative leadership and dedication set a new standard for excellence in customer-centric leadership.
– Carol C. Malysz, Executive Director of RI Bio
Beyond her professional achievements, Evers is passionate about giving back to the community. She has served on many non-profit boards, and co-founded a local charitable giving organization. Evers is also committed to mentoring the next generation of female leaders, inspired by the remarkable female mentors who guided her career.
This recognition from PBN reflects not only Evers’ significant contributions to the professional services industry but also her commitment to improving lives through behavior change solutions. As ProChange continues to grow, Evers remains dedicated to driving innovation and helping individuals change for the better and experience life-changing breakthroughs.