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Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, we provide analysis that is meaningful, accessible, and actionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe support organizations in building inclusive policies, practices, and cultures. Our EDI work is shaped by both expertise and lived experience, helping clients move from commitment to measurable change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe support governments and organizations in shaping policies that are grounded in evidence, intersectionality, and community voice. Our team has experience reviewing existing policies, identifying gaps, and developing recommendations that are practical and achievable. 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At Impactful Collective, we design evaluations that balance depth with practicality, ensuring the results are credible and useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003eOur team is fluent in both qualitative and quantitative approaches, which allows us to match methods to the context. 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Our team conducts research and policy analysis that is thorough, timely, and responsive to today’s policy and community challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe bring deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Our backgrounds in academia, government, and community work allow us to design studies that are methodologically strong and grounded in the lived experiences of those most affected by policy decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur research and analysis services include:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy reviews and comparative analyses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature and evidence scans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale survey design and data analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth interviews, focus groups, and community consultations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed-methods research projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge translation strategies, including briefs, toolkits, and presentations for diverse audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur work is about turning data and information into knowledge that can guide policy, improve practice, and strengthen communities. 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