Two women sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, facing each other, engaged in conversation, with trees and sunlight in the background.
Two women sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, facing each other, engaged in conversation, with trees and sunlight in the background.

Working Side by Side With You

We connect people, strategy, and action for lasting community change.

Our Mission

We work side by side with communities and organizations to connect people, strategy, and action for lasting community change.

We envision communities where people work side by side across sectors to create sustainable solutions that improve health, opportunity, and well-being for all.

Our Vision

  • Collaboration

  • Integrity

  • Practical Impact

  • Listening & Inclusion

  • Continuous Learning

  • Community Commitment

Our Values

Our Services

Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

    • Community Action Plans

    • Strategic Planning

    • Strategic Playbooks

    • Community Conversations

    • Board & Group Development

    • Leadership Training & Development

    • Leadership & Executive Coaching

    • Systems Thinking & Planning

    • Needs Assessments

    • Survey Development & Evaluation

    • Asset and Process Mapping

    • Feasibility Studies

    • Qualitative Research, including Individual Interviews & Focus Groups

    • Organizational Transformation & Change Management

    • Program Design, Implementation & Refinement

    • Human Resource & Workforce Planning

    • Program Support

Work With Us
Work With Us

  • “Working alongside Laura and Jess at Side-By-Side Strategies has been a highly positive experience. Their insight, accessibility, and community‑focused approach helped strengthen our work and move projects forward with purpose.”

    — Phillip Clark, CEO Just Say Something