What Sets Us Apart
Lead • Innovate • Amplify
Our distinct positioning springs from three pillars underpinned by our commitment to justice and our ability to leverage diversity of thought and expertise.
Lead in the Pursuit of Equity & Health Justice
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Communities:
We create and test culturally and context‑specific programs & solutions that honor each population’s strengths and challenges, ensuring equitable outcomes and long-term change.
How We Lead
Colors of Kindness Program Evaluation
We work with the Amal Alliance to test the efficacy and impact of the Colors of Kindness mobile classroom for migrant children.
Trauma-Informed Social Work with Nicaraguan Communities
We collaborate with social workers and health professionals in Nicaragua to deliver trauma-informed behavioral health care.
SmartTech Implementation Hub for Paralysis Care
Through in-patient and home-transition training, we help living with paralysis obtain and learn how to use smart technology.
Innovate Sustainable & Effective Solutions
Community Engagement:
We co‑design interventions with community organizations to ensure that programs address real-time needs, build local capacity, and foster sustainable development from the ground up.
Capacity‑Building for Professionals:
From hands‑on workshops to tailored technical assistance, we empower social workers and public health practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to deliver impact.
How We Innovate
SURE Housing Initiative
Through the SURE Housing project, we assist people living with HIV to find affordable housing.
CoIIN to Advance Care for Children with Medical Complexity
CoIIN worked with state teams to research strategies to improve care for children with medical complexity and help families navi
Beyond 2025 Action Hub
The Beyond 2025 Action Hub gives social workers and other professionals the tools and skills to protect democracy and promote health equity.
Amplify the Value & Influence of Social Work
Innovative Research & Practice:
We lead cutting‑edge research that translates evidence into effective, field‑tested strategies that practitioners can implement locally.
Policy Influence:
Our data‑driven analysis and strategic partnerships shape health and social policies that improve equity and quality of life.
How We Influence
The Economic Case for Social Work in Health Equity
We build the economic case for social work by examining how social workers improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Social Work Leadership Identification Project
We’re building a national directory of social work leaders in all fields to increase visibility and promote collaboration.
PEPFAR Analytics Hub
The PEPFAR Analytics Hub explores health outcomes in low and middle income countries to understand the impacts of PEPFAR and inform future global HIV interventions.
Learn More About Our Labs
From co-designing human-centered solutions and advancing health equity to building global partnerships and elevating social work leadership, our labs give us the space and creativity to collectively shape a more just and effective health landscape. Here we conduct rigorous research, collaborate as creative problem‑solvers and inventive builders, and cultivate leadership through co-creation.
