Community Activation
Louder outreach isn’t the answer—trust is.
Community activation helps build lasting relationships with the people closest to the issue, activating existing networks so change is community-led and sustainable. We serve as a bridge—listening first, tapping into our relationships in communities, and helping you show up with humility and credibility. We take on the work of convening, aligning, and supporting partners so engagement is meaningful and impactful.
Services: Community listening & landscape assessment; Partner engagement & mini-grant activation; Community convenings & relationship-building forums; Culturally responsive toolkits; Ongoing engagement, feedback & reporting back to community
Messaging & Narrative Change
When the story changes, what’s possible changes.
We help move conversations beyond fear, stigma, and misinformation—toward mindsets that expand understanding and restore dignity. We help find the story underneath the noise and make change feel not only possible, but necessary.
Services: Narrative framing; Message development, testing, and training; Message transcreation
Creative & Media Campaigns
Work that earns attention—and keeps trust.
We help reach people in ways that feel relevant and human—pairing insight-driven creative with innovative media so messages connect and lead to action. We help you make confident, creative choices, guide decisions about where and how to show up, and manage the details so campaigns feel cohesive, thoughtful, and grounded.
Services: Creative concept development, Concept testing; Media strategy and placement; Audience targeting; Paid and social campaigns; Campaign production; Performance reporting
Storytelling
Stories are how change takes root.
We partner with people and communities to tell stories that honor experiences, restore agency, and make complex issues human. By leading with dignity, consent, and care, our storytelling builds connection, disrupts harmful narratives, and invites others to see themselves as part of what comes next.
Services: Story discovery and development; Community-centered storytelling; Video and multimedia production; Story distribution strategy and execution
Research & Strategy
Clarity starts with understanding what’s driving beliefs and behavior.
Our research helps you focus, prioritize, and move forward with strategies that are both grounded and bold. We synthesize research, community insight, and context into clear direction — so decisions are informed, aligned, and withstand pressure.
Services: Audience research and insight synthesis; Landscape and stakeholder analysis; Strategic planning and positioning; Evaluation planning
“Working with SE2 was a fantastic experience. Beyond strong technical expertise, the team excels at partnering with clients to turn key messages into clear, compelling campaigns.”
Vincent Plymell,
Assistant Commissioner for Communications & Outreach, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies








