Our strength comes from our relationships
Meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation. It grows through trust, collaboration, and shared power.
At the heart of our work is SE2 PowerMap® — a community-led process that brings together people, stories, data, and experiences to shape strategies that are grounded, credible, and deeply human.
We listen first. We map relationships and influence. We lift the voices of those most affected. Together, we build momentum that lasts.
We tailor every strategy because every community is unique.
Strategies that drive change
For nearly three decades, we’ve partnered with nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies to tackle some of the most complex public challenges of our time.
From research and messaging to creative, outreach, and media, our work blends evidence with empathy. We embrace diverse voices at every stage — because campaigns work better when they reflect real lives.
Trusted by organizations driving change
“SE2 does their research to understand the client and the nature of the client’s work.”
– Patty Ferssizidis, PhD,
Associate Director, ADAPT
Recent Blog Posts
Empowering Affordable Housing Advocates
Affordable housing is widely supported—until projects appear locally. A new toolkit helps advocates turn research into messages that move communities.
What SE2 PowerMap® Is — and Why It Matters
Why do some campaigns spark real change while others fade away? The answer often lies in the trusted networks already inside communities.
Turning Complex Environmental Systems Into Clear, Confident Action
Complex environmental systems can feel overwhelming. This project translates technical insights into clear actions communities can understand and support.
Making Tobacco Cessation Human, Possible, and Stigma-Free
For many Coloradans, nicotine use is intertwined with stress, mental health, identity, and long-standing routines. Quitting is rarely linear, yet public health messaging often treats it that way.
Growing Readers in Every Corner of Our Community
Early reading skills are one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic success, yet too many children face barriers to getting the support they need early.
