We help leaders solve complex problems with community-driven strategies.
We bring lived expertise and professional experience together to build strategies that stick.
We’re convinced the most innovative strategies come from everyday experts— people who live the issues day in and day out.
We’re on a mission to revolutionize the way organizations make decisions.
What We Do
Community Organizing
We organize through the Cohear network of “Bridgebuilders” in the community to make sure we get the right people - the everyday experts - to the table.
Purposefully Designed Focus Groups
No two-way mirrors, no participation gimmicks. Cohear focus groups are facilitated discussions where leaders get to learn directly from the everyday experts, building trust and making connections along the way.
Strategy Development
We organize conversations that connect everyday experts — people with lived experiences — to decision-makers. These conversations generate actionable insights and ideas that we summarize in reports and strategy documents.
Sectors We Serve
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We help state and local governments gain powerful community insights for better city planning, urban design, public health initiatives, and social services.
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By listening to diverse voices, we reimagine healthcare with providers and communities. Our community-centered approach informs the development of empowering environments with better health outcomes.
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We collaborate with museums, libraries, and community centers to create enriching experiences. Through community input, we help our partners design spaces and programs that welcome, educate, and entertain diverse audiences.
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We help for-profit and non-profit organizations engage with their communities, uncover valuable insights, and drive innovation for a stronger future.
What Our Clients Say
“The three conversations we did with Cohear- I can’t think of a time when we learned more. They were totally transformational for us and helped us identify our course of action.”
Megan Cummings, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
“We’ve been an anchor institution for decades…what we know is having a partner that can help us through this process matters, and we are very proud Cohear has been that partner. ”
Angela Mingo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
“Working with Cohear has been a complete home run. It has been so valuable to get these ideas and build these relationships with our riders - exactly what we were hoping for!”
Daryl Haley, Cincinnati Metro
