From idea to impact
Partners come to us with a question, a problem, or a goal to help people live better, safer lives—and we pull experts together to design a research project, find smart solutions, and put them into practice.
Process
What happens when we work together
Every project is different, but the core of our model stays the same. We set partners and researchers up for success with ongoing project management and a laser focus on getting actionable results at every stage.
Step 1: Start with a question
Some partners come to us with a clear research question. Others bring a vision for a better future. Wherever the starting point, we help shape ideas into a focused project with a clear goal.
We turned a big question: “What if surgeons could prepare and recover like pro athletes?” into a powerful study.
Step 2: Get the answers
We agree on scope and timeline, then tap the right team of experts for the job. From there, we get to work—keeping everyone in the loop and handling the details so researchers can stay focused on the data and partners can focus on the big picture.
We helped the City of L.A. decide where, how many, and what kinds of trees to plant in neighborhoods vulnerable to extreme heat as part of our Urban Trees Initiative.
Step 3: Make the data useful
We make the findings clear and actionable—whether that’s a policy recommendation, blueprints, a taskforce, or something else entirely. That way, we keep momentum and create a smooth path from research to action.
During the COVID crisis, we turned all-new data into a groundbreaking food map that continues to help feed thousands of L.A. families.
Step 4: Make an impact
We don’t just hand over plans—we help implement them, evaluating progress and making adjustments as needed to get the best possible results.
We’re creating a blueprint to help healthcare systems reduce burnout and better support those who care for us.

projects
Where research meets real life
Our projects leave people better off than they were before, from food access to disaster recovery.