ABOUT
WHAT SETS US APART
EXPERIENCE
Budget management, development & oversight
Business development
Community economic development
Contract administration/compliance
Designing governmental grant programs
Diversifying funding portfolio
Executive leadership
Government affairs
Nonprofit management
Organizational development
Process improvement
Public health planning
Strategic planning
Systems-level work
Workplace equity, diversity & inclusion
EXPERTISE
Child Welfare
Children, youth & families
Early childhood education and care
Maternal/child health
Mayoral Children’s Cabinet
Mental health/Behavioral health
Racial Justice
Strategic project development
Trauma-informed practice
Tribal Affairs
Youth Violence Prevention
OUR VALUES
CHANGE
We align people to a common cause
EXECUTION
We produce long-lasting results
VISION
We envision thriving, healthy communities
INNOVATION
We create stronger communities through bold actions
LEADERSHIP
We believe that purpose is transformational
Meet the Team
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Melissa Janiszewski is a visionary leader and expert in public health social services, health policy, and community economic development. Melissa has over 20 years of experience working with local communities and government authorities both in the U.S. and abroad, to improve outcomes of individuals through culturally responsive prevention, policy development and strategic planning implementation.
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Katherine (Kat) Jarvis is a strategic and action-oriented professional with 15 years of multi-sector experience, including seven years in the nonprofit sector, four years of business development, and four years in local government. Kat has a unique blend of experiences and skills including leading process improvement and strategic operations and loves a good whiteboard or sticky note brainstorm session. Kat understands how to turn vision and strategy into action.