When it's all at stake,
research matters.

We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and public agencies to research, evaluate, and design strategies that move communities forward.

Trusted Research + Evaluation

We partner with you to ask better questions and help transform insight into action.

People First

We center research, evaluation,
program design on those most
impacted, not just the systems
that fund it.

Place Matters

Context matters. Local power,
history, and culture shape every
outcome.

Rigor with Humanity

Methods matter, but so does how
we show up. We prioritize
learning over checkbox
accountability.

Trusted by national agencies and organizations

Community gathering in a large room

Putting insight and perspective into action

From community change to youth disconnection, we work with organizations to research, evaluate, learn, design, and move forward, with a commitment to people, place, and purpose.