RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
TURNING INSIGHT INTO ACTION
Collaborative research that transforms systems, centers community, and drives measurable change.
WHO WE ARE
We design research that challenges systems, amplifies lived experience, and builds pathways to equity.
Our interdisciplinary team combines community-centered research methodologies with justice-oriented frameworks to deliver insights that drive real, applied outcomes. We don't just study problems—we partner with communities to create solutions.
Community-Based Participatory Research
Co-designing studies with those most impacted
Mixed Methods Analysis
Combining quantitative rigor with qualitative depth
Qualitative Narrative & Storytelling
Centering voices and lived experiences
SELECTED PROJECTS
Community Safety Data Gathering & Convening
Partnered with Byrd Barr Place to host listening sessions and build a community safety dashboard for the City of Seattle.
Impact: Informing City of Seattle community safety policyPartner: Byrd Barr Place | Timeline: April–May 2025
A community-centered research partnership focused on gun violence prevention in Seattle. CHOOSE 180 hosted listening sessions with staff, youth, and connected adults while contributing to a public-facing community safety dashboard for the City of Seattle.
Methods:
- Up to 4 listening sessions (staff, youth, community members)
- Community survey design and distribution
- Subject matter expertise on community safety
- Data sharing for a public-facing dashboard
Key Questions Explored:
- Community experiences with gun violence and interventions
- Effectiveness of current safety efforts
- Youth perspectives on safety and healing
- Recommendations for system improvements
HORIZON Project: Postsecondary Advising Focus Groups
Partnered with Highline Public Schools to conduct focus groups with students and families on postsecondary access for local communities.
Impact: Informing equitable college access for HPS studentsPartner: Highline Public Schools & CCER | Timeline: 2025
CHOOSE 180's Teaching & Advancement team facilitated focus groups with high school students, middle school students, and families to understand strengths and barriers to direct enrollment into postsecondary education.
Methods:
- Research and landscape analysis with college/career specialists
- Focus groups with high school students, middle school students, and families
- In-person and virtual session options for accessibility
- Translation and interpretation support for language access
Key Questions Explored:
- Strengths and barriers to postsecondary enrollment for students
- Family perspectives on college access and support needs
- Effectiveness of current advising and career access programs
- Student experiences navigating postsecondary pathways
Alternatives to Detention & Incarceration Research
Partnered with the University of Washington on community-based formative research to identify alternatives to detention and incarceration in King County.
Impact: Informing King County detention reform policyPartner: University of Washington | Timeline: December 2024 – May 2025
Community-based formative research exploring alternatives to detention and incarceration in King County, with a focus on firearm-related charges and minimum sentencing laws.
Methods:
- Focus group facilitation (3–15 groups, in-person and online)
- Recruitment of staff, program participants, and families
- Participant incentive management and tracking
- Coordination with UW research team on study design
Key Questions Explored:
- Community perspectives on alternatives to detention and incarceration
- Impact of firearm-related charges and minimum sentencing laws
- Lived experiences navigating the criminal legal system
- Recommendations for reform in King County
COLLABORATION PARTNERS
ENDORSEMENTS
Worked with CHOOSE 180 on a collaborative project with several other King County organizations. I really admire their approach to research. Their first priority was treating the community and our research subjects with dignity and respect. Their sensitivity and attention to detail in research design is what made CHOOSE 180 such valuable partners.
Partnering with Christina and Durell has made our research more meaningful and impactful. Their deep expertise in working with communities has allowed us together to develop questions that matter, collect data that are relevant, and interpret the findings in ways that truly resonate with communities most affected.