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
Positive Community Norms 101: How Telling the Truth Can Change Behavior
We're influenced by what we think everyone else is doing. Positive Community Norms helps communities see the truth—and change behavior.
Meet Jennifer Ramos: She’s Energized By Community at SE2 and at Home
SE2 is thrilled to welcome our newest associate, Jennifer Ramos, to our team.
Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback
Colorado launches a vaccine coalition and new laws to protect public health as federal vaccine guidance faces growing turmoil and confusion.
Public Health Is Losing the Vaccine Narrative. Here’s How to Take It Back.
What happens when public health stops telling its story, but misinformation doesn’t? A look at the narrative vacuum shaping vaccine trust.
The Barrier to Support Line Use Isn’t Just Stigma – It’s Our Tendency to Over-Sanitize the Experience
Why do so many people hesitate to contact support lines, even when they need help? The biggest barrier may not be stigma, but uncertainty.
