Vision
A world in which empowered and knowledgeable communities achieve health equity and a high quality of life for all
Mission
To improve community health through participatory evaluation, applied research, assessment, planning, training, and technical assistance
Values
We believe in:
Establishing strong, long-term partnerships
Earning clients’ trust and respect is necessary for establishing and maintaining productive, enduring relationships.
Engaging in participatory and capacity-building processes
Working closely with our clients in a collaborative process adds significant value and builds their capacity to sustain their health improvement work into the future.
Incorporating diverse perspectives
Diverse perspectives are essential to harnessing a community’s strengths and promoting social justice.
Addressing social determinants of health
Addressing the social determinants of health improves the quality of people’s lives.
Using data to guide policy and action
The use of data is critical for developing sound decisions and actions, from policy strategies to program goals.
Adhering to the highest ethical standards
Adherence to the highest ethical standards for research and evaluation ensures appropriateness, fairness, and accuracy in our work.
