Community Science

Join Our Team of Innovators & Help Create Lasting Change! At BCT Partners, we believe in the power of collaboration and the spirit of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”). Every day, we tackle complex social issues through data analytics, technology, and innovative solutions—all to transform lives and communities. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to use your skills, creativity, and compassion to make a real impact, we want you on our team! Ready to make a difference? ?? Explore our open positions and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gA2kE5y Join us and help shape a future where we all thrive—together. #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #SocialImpact #Innovation #BCTPartners

Improving Rural Resilience to Disasters Turn your videos into live streams with https://restream.io Disasters like floods, wildfires, and extreme heat disproportionately affect rural areas, often due to limited resources and infrastructure. Our upcoming webinar on March 24th will bring together researchers and practitioners to share successful approaches for enhancing disaster preparedness and recovery in these communities. Learn about stabilizing housing, improving water systems, and empowering a diverse community in planning efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen a community's resilience.

Did you miss our webinar, "Place: It’s Not an Afterthought – The Missing Piece in Effective Strategies and Evaluation"? Don't worry, you can watch it here! https://bit.ly/3FnjQTc Too often, place is acknowledged but not systematically considered when designing and implementing initiatives. What if we took the time to understand a community—its history, identity, policies, and leadership capacity—before launching efforts for change? In this webinar, experts from Community Science discuss: ? How place-based factors shape community initiatives and their outcomes ? Real-world examples of how community identity, geography, and policies impact efforts ? Practical tools and strategies to integrate place into program design and evaluation ?? You will hear from: ?? Kien Lee, Ph.D., President, Community Science – On community identity and geography’s impact on belonging ?? Corianne Scally, Ph.D., Principal Associate, Community Science – On policy barriers and misperceptions in community development ?? Amber Trout, Ph.D., Principal Associate, Community Science – On leadership development rooted in a place’s history #CommunityChange #PlaceMatters #Evaluation #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialImpact

Working Together for Health Equity We're proud to support the National Health Equity Collaborative (NHEC) Moorehouse School of Medicine as they build on the work of the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) to tackle health disparities. Our team at Community Science is helping NHEC shape a clear strategy, structure, and decision-making process so it can continue making a lasting impact. By working together, we’re strengthening its ability to engage communities and create real change for better, more equitable health outcomes. Collaboration is key to progress. Looking forward to what’s ahead! #HealthEquity #Collaboration #CommunityImpact

Rural communities face unique challenges in disaster preparedness and recovery. Join our upcoming webinar to discuss effective strategies for stabilizing housing, improving water systems, and engaging a diverse community in planning efforts. When: 3/24/25 at 1 pm ET Hear From: Corianne Payton Scally, Ph.D. Principal Associate, Community Science Brandi Gilbert, Ph.D., Senior Associate, Community Science Daniel Elkin, Ph.D., Director of Policy, Impact, and Innovation, cdcb https://bit.ly/4i5hN4R #RuralCommunities #RuralResilience #DisasterResponse

?? Place is not an afterthought—it’s the foundation. Too often, funders and evaluators acknowledge the importance of place but fail to integrate it systematically into strategy and evaluation. What if we paused to truly understand a community—its history, identity, policies, and leadership capacity—before designing and implementing initiatives? Join us for an insightful webinar: "Place: It’s Not an Afterthought – The Missing Piece in Effective Strategies and Evaluation." View this webinar here: https://lnkd.in/e9622x9u Our discussion will include: ?? How community identity, history, geography, and policies influence outcomes ?? Real-world examples of how place-based factors shaped initiatives ?? Practical tools for incorporating place into program design and evaluation You will hear from: ?? Kien Lee, Ph.D. – On belonging and organizing across differences ?? Corianne Scally, Ph.D. – On policy barriers and equitable development ?? Amber Trout, Ph.D. – On leadership development rooted in community history ?? Learn how place-based factors shape initiatives and discover actionable strategies to improve outcomes. View this webinar https://lnkd.in/e9622x9u #CommunityChange #PlaceMatters #Evaluation #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialImpact

Big congratulations to Corianne Scally for presenting her impactful research on expanding digital opportunity in rural communities! While at The Urban Institute, Corianne contributed to critical insights on how to bridge the digital divide, and now, at Community Science, she continues leveraging her expertise to drive equity and community-driven solutions. We’re proud to have her on our team! Check out the research here: https://urbn.is/3Qqo1Qi #DigitalEquity #CommunityScience #ResearchForChange

We’re excited to see this investment in the intersection of housing and early childhood development. This work to address child and youth homelessness is critical for economic security and healthy development for young children and families. As an organization committed to improving housing stability and strengthening opportunities for youth to grow and flourish, we recognize the urgency of this issue and look forward to the impact of this initiative. #HousingEquity #ECE #SystemsChange https://lnkd.in/e7Xwzpmf

Hero or Villain? When facing challenges and experiencing conflict, how often has the thought “If only that manager were fired, then our organization would be able to [fill in the blank]” crossed your mind? Check out our Organizational Effectiveness Team's latest blog post, "Breaking Out of the Hero-Villain Dynamic: A Path to Transformational Change," for advice on how to break free from either/or thinking and unlock your organization’s potential for lasting, equitable growth. #OrganizationalTransformation #ConflictResolution https://ow.ly/B0Ib50Uus6M

Hero or Villain? When facing challenges and experiencing conflict, how often has the thought “If only that manager were fired, then our organization would be able to [fill in the blank]” crossed your mind? Check out our Organizational Effectiveness Team's latest blog post, "Breaking Out of the Hero-Villain Dynamic: A Path to Transformational Change," for advice on how to break free from either/or thinking and unlock your organization’s potential for lasting, equitable growth. #OrganizationalTransformation #ConflictResolution https://ow.ly/B0Ib50Uus6M