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Bellevue, Washington – March 2, 2026 – Launch Consulting Group today announced that Alysha Pennypacker has been named a 2026 Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine in the Technology & Digital Consulting category — a national recognition honoring top consulting professionals under the age of 36 for measurable client impact.
Launched in 2007, the Rising Stars of the Profession program is one of Consulting Magazine’s premier annual recognitions, spotlighting the next generation of leaders across the consulting industry. For 2026, the program was restructured to emphasize case-based excellence and demonstrable outcomes across key domains including technology, digital transformation, analytics, AI, and strategy.
Pennypacker was recognized for her leadership in driving AI-enabled transformation and delivering tangible operational outcomes for clients navigating digital change. Since joining Launch in 2021, she has advanced through engineering and solution architecture roles to her current position as Technology Leader, reflecting both her technical expertise and consistent record of impact.
Launch Consulting partners with organizations to navigate complex technology change, combining strategy, engineering expertise, and a people-first approach to solve complex business challenges. Pennypacker’s recognition reflects Launch’s continued investment in AI innovation and outcome-driven digital transformation.
“Alysha is a true rising star for Launch and for the tech consulting industry,” said Russ Whitman, Launch’s Chief Strategy Officer. “She earned her leadership role by delivering outcomes that matter — turning exploratory AI initiatives into production systems that reduced cycle time, lowered rework, and freed capacity for higher-value work.”
The 2026 Rising Stars of the Profession will be honored at an awards celebration in Chicago on April 16.
ABOUT LAUNCH CONSULTING
Launch Consulting, part of The Planet Group, is an AI-first digital transformation consultancy that helps Fortune 1-1000 customers harness the power of cloud, data, software, and AI to advance their business and compete. Our approach blends specialized industry experience with deep expertise in a local and global delivery model that supports all aspects of transformation. We help our customers make bold moves with confidence to build their future state. To learn more about Launch visit https://www.launchconsulting.com/.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Crystal Woody
Director of Marketing & Communications
crystal.woody@theplanetgroup.com
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Bellevue, Washington – March 2, 2026 – Launch Consulting Group today announced that Alysha Pennypacker has been named a 2026 Rising Star of the Profession by Consulting Magazine in the Technology & Digital Consulting category — a national recognition honoring top consulting professionals under the age of 36 for measurable client impact.
Launched in 2007, the Rising Stars of the Profession program is one of Consulting Magazine’s premier annual recognitions, spotlighting the next generation of leaders across the consulting industry. For 2026, the program was restructured to emphasize case-based excellence and demonstrable outcomes across key domains including technology, digital transformation, analytics, AI, and strategy.
Pennypacker was recognized for her leadership in driving AI-enabled transformation and delivering tangible operational outcomes for clients navigating digital change. Since joining Launch in 2021, she has advanced through engineering and solution architecture roles to her current position as Technology Leader, reflecting both her technical expertise and consistent record of impact.
Launch Consulting partners with organizations to navigate complex technology change, combining strategy, engineering expertise, and a people-first approach to solve complex business challenges. Pennypacker’s recognition reflects Launch’s continued investment in AI innovation and outcome-driven digital transformation.
“Alysha is a true rising star for Launch and for the tech consulting industry,” said Russ Whitman, Launch’s Chief Strategy Officer. “She earned her leadership role by delivering outcomes that matter — turning exploratory AI initiatives into production systems that reduced cycle time, lowered rework, and freed capacity for higher-value work.”
The 2026 Rising Stars of the Profession will be honored at an awards celebration in Chicago on April 16.
ABOUT LAUNCH CONSULTING
Launch Consulting, part of The Planet Group, is an AI-first digital transformation consultancy that helps Fortune 1-1000 customers harness the power of cloud, data, software, and AI to advance their business and compete. Our approach blends specialized industry experience with deep expertise in a local and global delivery model that supports all aspects of transformation. We help our customers make bold moves with confidence to build their future state. To learn more about Launch visit https://www.launchconsulting.com/.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Crystal Woody
Director of Marketing & Communications
crystal.woody@theplanetgroup.com
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