Our Work

Applied Research, Program Evaluation, Data & Analysis

• We develop appropriate data questions from stated problems
• We identify current and needed data sets
• We collect and analyze data to extract answers or solutions
• We translate data and findings for use by a broad range of stakeholders
• We assist in evaluating policies, programs, and organizations for efficiency and quality improvement

Convening, Community Engagement, and Backbone Support

• We convene, facilitate, and engage community partners on key issues
• We participate in community discussions to identify policy-relevant research needs
• We design and implement collaborative efforts to advance shared practices
• We advance collective impact by providing backbone support to coalitions, initiatives, collaboratives, and groups
• We use rigorous and sound research methods to gather insights and perspectives about the efficacy of a project, program, or model

Capacity-Building and Technical Assistance

• We work with data to build upon a research base that is accessible, easy-to-use, and relevant to decision-makers and practitioners
• We analyze local data and translate findings to produce evidence-based conclusions for stakeholders
• We evaluate short-and-long term needs for data, programs and processes for efficiency and impact
• We facilitate vision alignment and help design initiatives,
• We provide technical assistance to organizations and coalitions