We offer services to maximize the impact of your work, effectively engage with the community, and learn from diverse perspectives.
We work at the intersections of health, equity, and community to amplify patient and community voices in research.
We help you engage the community in a way that is meaningful and beneficial to both your research team and community members.
Our goal is to increase the reach and relevance of health research and decrease health inequities.
We partner with you across all stages of research.
Consultation on Project-specific Engagement Strategies
- Advise on community engagement plans and budgets for grant proposals
- Develop tailored orientation sessions for community
advisory boards - Co-design and facilitate effective community advisory board meetings
- Co-create presentations and dissemination plans
Coordination and Connection to Community Advisors
- CARDS – Community Advisors for Research Design and Strategies CARDS provide valuable feedback at any stage of your research project. Since 2010, CARDS have consulted on over three hundred projects.
- BOAA – Board of Older Adult Advisors BOAA groups provide feedback on research material with a specific focus on projects geared towards aging and well-being of older adults.
WINRS can support your community engagement needs
Since 2010, WINRS has been partnering with research teams to support community engagement at all stages of projects. Our services are easily tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.
Whether small or large, whether you need help for a one-time meeting or across a multi-year project, WINRS is here to support you!
Discover if WINRS is the right partner for you.
Fill out our Meet with Us form and receive an initial consultation at no cost.
We will work with you to:
- Determine if there is a fit between your needs and WINRS services
- Share strategies for planning and conducting effective community advisory board meetings
- Offer advice on budgeting for successful community engagement
- Suggest resources and assist with developing project-
specific community engagement activities
