About Us
We stand for Quality, Integrity, and Distinction
Social Capital Solutions, Inc. (SCS) was established in 2010 to address health and educational needs and has remained committed to supporting organizations and communities through thoughtful, relationship-driven work.
We provide professional consulting and management services across research, strategic planning, project implementation, curriculum development, and training. Our team supports nonprofit and institutional clients in building capacity, strengthening operations, and delivering effective programs and services. We work with clients at the local, national, and international levels to improve business processes, strengthen outreach, and increase overall effectiveness.
Our work is grounded in efficiency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Many of our client relationships are long-standing and referral-based, reflecting a consistent focus on quality and execution.
Founder & CEO
Amy Trang, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Amy Trang is the Founder and CEO of Social Capital Solutions, where she leads the firm’s strategic direction and oversees client engagement across management, advisory, and communications services.
Prior to founding Social Capital Solutions in 2010, Dr. Trang worked in public service and consulting roles supporting government and nonprofit organizations. She brings extensive experience in strategic planning, program development, training, and stakeholder engagement, and has guided the firm’s growth into a professional services company supporting complex initiatives at the local, national, and international levels.
Dr. Trang holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from George Mason University and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Virginia. Her academic and professional background informs the firm’s focus on organizational effectiveness, sound decision-making, and practical execution.
In addition to her leadership at Social Capital Solutions, Dr. Trang has served as an adjunct faculty member at both the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development and the University of California – Washington Program, teaching courses related to education policy, organizational studies, and social systems. Read full bio.
Creative Director and Marketing Consultant
Deborah Steinhart
Deborah Steinhart is a Creative Director and Marketing Consultant with over 25 years of experience leading branding, advertising, and communications initiatives across the pharmaceutical, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. She has worked with Social Capital Solutions since relocating to Washington, DC from New York City in 2000.
Her work focuses on leading and translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visual and messaging systems—spanning digital and print campaigns, brand development, and audience-focused communications strategies. She specializes in developing strategic concepts, high-impact campaigns, and distinctive brand identities for both professional and patient-facing audiences, bringing a strategic and pragmatic approach to creative problem-solving. www.debsteinhart.com
Founder & CEO, GrayMatter AI Solutions
Nicole Gray
Nicole Gray is a senior communications professional and medical writer with more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, education, and technology. Her career includes developing clinical and medical content, medical marketing materials, and academic coursework for pharmaceutical companies, colleges, and training organizations nationwide. Her work also spans editorial leadership roles and widely published writing in women’s health journals and national publications, bridging professional and patient audiences.
In her current work, Nicole designs AI-enhanced training programs for pharmaceutical executives and helps organizations adopt emerging technologies with clarity and creativity. Her work prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and the ethical use of emerging technologies in health and institutional settings. A frequent public speaker and podcast contributor, she specializes in translating complex ideas into accessible, engaging learning experiences for diverse professional audiences. www.graymatteraisolutions.com
Procurement and Grants Advisor
Sharon Wolner
Sharon Wolner is a procurement and grants advisor with more than a decade of experience designing, evaluating and managing U.S. Government contract and grant proposals. She brings deep expertise in proposal strategy, compliance, and evaluation, with strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations, including FAR and 2 CFR 200.
Her background includes reviewing, scoring, and advising on complex, multimillion-dollar proposals, ensuring alignment with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, and compliance standards. Having worked on the receiving end of proposals, she is particularly skilled at identifying gaps, mitigating risk, and strengthening submissions to score competitively.
In her work with Social Capital Solutions, Sharon provides rigorous proposal review and acquisition strategy support, helping organizations submit clear, compliant, and well-structured proposals in highly regulated funding environments.
Certifications: • SBA – 8(a) • SBA–EDWOSB • SBA–WOSB • VA–SWaM • VA–Micro
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Founder & CEO
Dr. Amy Trang, Ph.D., M.Ed. is a social entrepreneur with experience in building public private partnerships. She is the founder and CEO of Social Capital Solutions, Inc. (SCS) and oversees all aspects of the company to ensure high quality service for our clients.
Before starting SCS, Dr. Trang worked at Fairfax County Department of Family Services for over five years before transforming SCS from a pro bono consulting service to a professional management and consulting company that primarily work with not-for-profit entities.
Dr. Trang has been considered a field expert in “Promising Practices among Multi-cultural and Multi-lingual communities” for state and national conferences relating to policies for “Immigrants and Aging in America.”
Dr. Trang has a passion for speaking up for underserved communities and is a patient advocate for those suffering from liver diseases. She was the Chairwoman of the Fairfax County Police Chief’s Diversity Recruitment Council from 2018 to 2022 and was tasked with assisting in increasing gender and ethnic diversity in the department as well as reform internal policies and professional development training relating to intrinsic biases. From 2013 to 2016, she also served as Chairwoman on Loudoun County Multicultural Advisory Committee to address equal employment opportunities to increase diversity in Loudoun County Government’s workforce. From 2008 to 2013, she was an active member of Fairfax County Health Department’s Multicultural Advisory Council. Dr. Trang was also contracted by Fairfax County Public Schools in 2015 as a curriculum writer for the Vietnamese language Program of Studies; this was the first time the Vietnamese language was introduced to the public school system in Virginia.
Dr. Trang completed her doctorate degree in Public Policy from George Mason University School of Public Policy after transferring her doctoral studies in Culture and Values of Education from McGill University. For her doctoral dissertation, Dr. Trang quantitatively measured the effects of social capital building through a national nonprofit organization (i.e. Girl Scout of the USA) using multivariate regression analysis and path models, followed by qualitative interviews among her study subjects. Her field study focus was on social capital and organizational management, which is the foundation of Social Capital Solutions, Inc.
She earned her master’s degree in Social and Psychological Foundations of Education from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Education and Human Development, and her bachelor’s degree in International Studies from George Mason University.
Dr. Trang has been an adjunct faculty at UVA since 2000, where she has taught Sociology of Education, Education in Multicultural Societies, Anthropology of Education, Critical Education Policy, Comparative Education, and Asian Education. She began teaching “Asian American Policymaking Experience in DC” at the University of California – Washington Program in 2026.
Dr. Trang utilizes her diverse skills, experiences, and networks to serve all our clients efficiently and effectively at Social Capital Solutions, Inc.
