Our Community-Engaged Approach

At Smith Research & Consulting LLC, we undertake a community-engaged approach to our work that encourages recognition of the strengths of community institutions and individuals and encourages people and groups to build on those strengths. Community engagement is critical to creating and sustaining enduring change. However, community engagement is not an end but a beginning of understanding and addressing structural inequities and social determinants of health. We strive to integrate community engagement in our work to support community growth and community power.

We work with our clients to bring their community to the table and develop plans and strategies collaboratively and equitably. We also work directly with community groups and organizations to aid in building their capacity to achieve health, wellness, and prosperity.