Our Clients

Urban Institute

The Urban Institute's mission is to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research. By providing data and evidence, "Urban" aims to advance upward mobility and equity. The Urban Institute is dedicated to strengthening decision-making, fostering inclusive economic growth, and enhancing the well-being of families and communities.

Policies for Action

Policies for Action (P4A) is a signature research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, administered through the National Coordinating Center at the Urban Institute. P4A utilizes the Urban Institute's expertise in health, social welfare, and economic policy to explore and address the root causes of health disparities and advance solutions for health and racial equity.

Friends of the Congo

Friends of the Congo is an advocacy organization dedicated to raising global awareness about the challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of Congo and supporting Congolese-led initiatives for lasting peace and change. Their mission is to elevate the consciousness of the international community and aid Congolese institutions in achieving peaceful and sustainable development.

DC Education Research Collaborative

The mission of the DC Education Research Collaborative is to provide robust, meaningful, and actionable information to support decisions that improve outcomes and advance equity in DC's public education community.

U.S. Dream Academy

The mission of the US Dream Academy is to inspire and invest in the lives of children of incarcerated parents and families in communities affected by systemic inequities. Their vision is to lead the next generation of character-driven, globally-minded youth towards realizing their full potential.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's mission is to advance the global Black community through leader development, policy information, and public education. CBCF envisions a world where all communities participate equally in public policy through leadership development, economic empowerment, and civic engagement.

University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. UPenn aims to educate future leaders and contribute to society through innovative scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Forward Promise

Forward Promise supports culturally-responsive practices to mitigate the effects of historical and systemic trauma on boys and young men of color (BYMOC). Its mission is to create supportive networks and relationships that empower BYMOC and their families, envisioning healthy villages and a society where BYMOC heal, grow, and thrive.

The MusicianShip

The Musicianship empowers youth and emerging musicians from historically marginalized communities throughout the DC metropolitan region and beyond by providing free music education and enrichment programs. These initiatives build skills and amplify talents, resulting in positive, life-changing outcomes.

DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative

DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative's mission is to create supportive environments that foster academic achievement, health, and well-being for children and families in Washington, D.C. Through coordinated education, health, and community services, systemic barriers are addressed to promote equity and build sustainable and thriving communities.

Cox Communications

Cox Communications's mission is to empower people today to build a better future for the next generation by providing innovative digital services and advanced technology. They aim to connect individuals and communities to the things they care about most through reliable and accessible communication solutions.

City First Bank

City First Bank provides innovative financial solutions in low to moderate income communities. Their mission is to support economic equity by offering accessible lending and deposit services that benefit both people and the environment in underserved communities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to prosper.

First Option Entertainment

First Option Entertainment excels in delivering successful event productions and video direction. Their family of satisfied clients ranges from top-tier non-profit organizations to Oscar-winning actors, Grammy-winning singers, and business professionals. Notable collaborations include work with the Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), among other prestigious organizations.

Achievement Preparatory Academy

Achievement Preparatory Academy is a network of tuition-free, college preparatory schools in Washington, DC, founded to close the achievement gap and meet the educational needs of the community. Their mission is to provide rigorous academic preparation and holistic support to empower scholars from PK3 to 8th grade, fostering excellence and equitable opportunities for all.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School's mission is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential. The vision is one that seeks to alter the educational outcomes of children living in Washington, DC, thereby positioning them for future success.

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science's mission is to provide a sound foundation in all academic subjects, with a concentration in mathematics and science. The intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student will be nurtured, while an appreciation for diversity and sensitivity of all individuals will be encouraged in an enriched educational environment that will prepare students to succeed in high school and beyond.

Social Justice School

The Social Justice School's mission is to catalyze an integrated community of middle-school learners to become scholar-activists who design a more just world. Students receive an education that embraces core beliefs about humanity, empowering them to enact social change.

Elsie Whitlow Strokes

The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School prepares culturally diverse preschool and elementary students to be leaders, scholars, and responsible citizens committed to social justice. The school teaches children to think, speak, read, write, and learn in English and either French or Spanish. With dual focus on academic excellence and community service, the Stokes school's vision is to be emulated as a premier model of urban education in the United States.