Lost in Translation
Data and Communications Solutions
Lost in Translation Data and Communications Solutions, LLC was formed in 2024 to leverage cross-disciplinary thinking—spanning psychology, public health, data science, and more—to demonstrate and scale impact for nonprofit organizations and academic researchers.
Collectively, the team of associates and consultants at Lost in Translation has decades of combined experience in community engagement, strategic planning, organizational development, communications, and data. Our consultants bring expertise in key areas such as cross-sector collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication strategies. As individuals, we have worked extensively with municipal agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, providing technical assistance and capacity building to a diverse range of stakeholders. Together, we have supported organizations in crafting strategic frameworks, developing impactful partnerships, and building systems to evaluate and communicate their success.
Andrew Belfiglio, Principal
Clarity, efficiency, and justice are Andrew's guiding forces. He formed Lost in Translation to help nonprofits and researchers demonstrate and scale their impact, noticing there was often a gap between these groups and the audiences who could benefit from (or support) their work. With training in psychology, public health, and data science, Andrew is a self-taught designer who seeks first to understand, then to improve.
"It was fantastic to work with Andrew. He added visual details which focused the images so that the audience was able to stay right on target ..."
De-cluttered. Optimized. Intentional.
These are guiding principles to Andrew's work and life, which are carried out in the services and products that are provided through Lost in Translation. In today's world, too much noise and competition for attention can make important messages disappear into the void. Lost in Translation solves that.
Nicole Thomas, Associate
Nicole is an enthusiastic strategist, trainer, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the higher education, non-profit, small business, and workforce development sectors. A Philadelphia native, she specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, community-academic partnerships, strategic planning, organizational development, and high-impact communications. In 2011, Nicole founded and led a Philadelphia-based consulting company that offers training, communications, organizational development, and community-engagement strategies and tools to academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and corporate entities. Nicole holds a master’s degree in business administration from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kutztown University. Nicole holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Sara Solomon, Associate
Sara Solomon is a passionate, community-engaged implementation scientist dedicated to collaborating with institutions, government, industry, and community-based partners to develop innovative solutions. With 20 years of cross-sector experience, she has worked on initiatives to reduce violence, address related harms, and enhance access to opportunities, services, and supports that promote healthy, vibrant communities. Sara holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and specializes in advancing community-engaged research and practice through implementation science. Her work centers on optimizing population-level health outcomes by increasing the adoption of practices that directly serve communities. By involving people with lived experience and community-based organizations as equal partners, Sara ensures her work is inclusive, impactful, and sustainable.
