The Way Life Should Be

This mission-based work attracts admirable and uniquely talented collaborators.

Together we complete projects which address life-threatening conditions and policy issues impacting Mainers.

All of our innovations center compassion, consent, and cultural humility.

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Governance, Policy, & Strategy

Transforming public systems with equity-driven policies and strategic solutions that center dignity and justice.

02

Advocacy & Ethical Dispute Resolution

Providing mediation, ombudsman services, and systems advocacy to uphold fairness, transparency, and ethical care.

03

Program Evaluation & Analysis

Assessing impact, ensuring accountability, and driving meaningful change through data-informed insights and equity-based evaluation.

04

Thought Leadership & Public Engagement

Shaping national conversations through keynote speaking, expert analysis, and media engagement on crisis response and social justice.

SERVICE DETAILS

GOVERNANCE, POLICY, AND STRATEGY

Advising institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies on policy development, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
Supporting mitigation strategies for organizations navigating crises, public scrutiny, or systemic reform.
Designing cross-sector policy solutions that prioritize equity, dignity, and transformative justice
Overseeing large-scale initiatives from conception to execution.
Leading cross-sector collaboration to drive public health and justice-focused projects.
Creating data-driven strategic plans that align with organizational missions and community needs.

PROGRAM EVALUATION & ANALYSIS

Conducting impact assessments to determine the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Developing equity-focused evaluation frameworks that ensure accountability and social justice impact.
Developing and conducting community needs assessments, asset inventories, and landscape analyses.
Supporting community-driven policy initiatives to improve mental health and crisis response systems.

ADVOCACY & ETHICAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Providing ombudsman services to advocate for fair, transparent, and accountable processes in healthcare, behavioral health, corrections, and public systems.
Engaging in systems-level advocacy to address discrimination in crisis response, mental health care, and institutional policies.
Supporting organizational ethics and accountability frameworks to improve service delivery and prevent harm.
Supporting individuals and organizations in navigating disputes, de-escalation, and alternative resolution processes.
Implementing harm reduction and mitigation strategies that center dignity, self-determination, and restorative justice principles.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Delivering keynote speeches and expert witness testimony.
Providing media engagement and public relations to shape discourse on mental health and social justice.
Leading educational initiatives, guest lectures, and professional development workshops.
Publishing thought leadership pieces, policy briefs, and research-informed advocacy materials.

The Way Life Should Be

01

Governance, Policy, & Strategy

02

Advocacy & Ethical Dispute Resolution

03

Program Evaluation & Analysis

04

Thought Leadership & Public Engagement

SERVICE DETAILS

GOVERNANCE, POLICY, AND STRATEGY

Advising institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies on policy development, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Supporting mitigation strategies for organizations navigating crises, public scrutiny, or systemic reform.

Designing cross-sector policy solutions that prioritize equity, dignity, and transformative justice

Overseeing large-scale initiatives from conception to execution.

Leading cross-sector collaboration to drive public health and justice-focused projects.

Creating data-driven strategic plans that align with organizational missions and community needs.

PROGRAM EVALUATION & ANALYSIS

Conducting impact assessments to determine the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Developing equity-focused evaluation frameworks that ensure accountability and social justice impact.

Developing and conducting community needs assessments, asset inventories, and landscape analyses.

Supporting community-driven policy initiatives to improve mental health and crisis response systems.

ADVOCACY & ETHICAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Providing ombudsman services to advocate for fair, transparent, and accountable processes in healthcare, behavioral health, corrections, and public systems.

Engaging in systems-level advocacy to address discrimination in crisis response, mental health care, and institutional policies.

Supporting organizational ethics and accountability frameworks to improve service delivery and prevent harm.

Supporting individuals and organizations in navigating disputes, de-escalation, and alternative resolution processes.

Implementing harm reduction and mitigation strategies that center dignity, self-determination, and restorative justice principles.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Delivering keynote speeches and expert witness testimony.

Providing media engagement and public relations to shape discourse on mental health and social justice.

Leading educational initiatives, guest lectures, and professional development workshops.

Publishing thought leadership pieces, policy briefs, and research-informed advocacy materials.