Holly Onstenk

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ABOUT HOLLY ONSTENK

Passionate about bridging the gap between business objectives and meaningful, lasting outcomes for communities.As a Principal Social Value Consultant, I work across the public, private, and third sectors to help organisations embed social value into their culture, strategies, and day-to-day delivery. From SMEs to international organisations, I support teams in developing tailored frameworks that create measurable, impactful outcomes—ensuring that the value they generate is both credible and community-driven.With hands-on experience in social value strategy, procurement, proxy development, bid writing, and impact measurement, I bring a practical and insight-led approach to every project. Whether aligning with frameworks like the Social Value Model or creating strategies for long term regeneration projects, I help clients deliver results that go beyond compliance and into real change.Outside of consultancy work: Chair & Speaker at The Social Value Conference, The Institute for Social Value Annual Conference, Let’s Talk Social Value podcast, APMP, Let’s Localise🤝 Vice-Chair of Young Professionals in Social Value—a network I supported in its creation to connect emerging talent in the sector and foster mentorship, collaboration, and communityKey strengths:• Social Value Strategy & Measurement• Stakeholder Engagement• Theory of Change• Policy Analysis & Bid Writing• Framework Alignment & Procurement SupportI’m passionate about helping organisations excel through enabling meaningful, tangible change—making sure their impact extends beyond metrics and drives meaningful, inclusive change where it matters most. Always open to connecting with fellow purpose-led professionals, collaborators, or anyone looking to explore how social value can become a powerful driver for positive change.