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About Cogniaha

Cogniaha was established in 2021 as a training and consulting partner supporting public-sector and mission-driven organizations. Since obtaining SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification, Cogniaha has continued to build its portfolio through projects such as a workforce training pilot and the development of an onboarding guide for a state-funded school district. These projects reflect our core capabilities in instructional design, technical writing, onboarding, and organizational development—foundational strengths that support our expanding work in AI strategy and compliance-focused training.

Core Capabilities

  • Instructional Design & eLearning Development
  • Workforce Training & Professional Development
  • Technical Writing & Learning Content Development
  • Onboarding & Organizational Development
  • AI Strategy & Compliance Training

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen organizations through practical, ethical, and results-driven learning solutions.

We partner with agencies and institutions to build capable teams, improve performance, and support responsible technology adoption.

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Leadership

Dana Smalley, MEd

Founder & Principal Consultant

Dana Smalley brings over 15 years of experience in instructional design and consulting, working with school districts, nonprofits, foundations, and private clients.

Her background in curriculum development and business startup consulting enables Cogniaha to bridge traditional learning with next-generation AI solutions.

Our Commitment

Cogniaha is committed to delivering high-quality, customized, and compliant training solutions that support workforce readiness and long-term organizational success. As a certified women-owned small business, we are proud to contribute to inclusive economic growth and strong public-sector partnerships.

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