About the Collaborative
Working together to improve health equity outcomes in communities across the state.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to grow up healthy and thrive. However, this is not a reality for many of Colorado's residents. That's why we’re providing changemakers and communities with the stories, data, and resources they need to improve the lives of all Colorado residents.
Roles of the Collaborative
Initiated the Colorado Equity Compass and provides funding for the data storytelling platform and associated work.
Worked closely with community partners to identify technical assistance and story collection needs in the pilot year. Leads ongoing management of the CEC, builds awareness of CEC, outreaches to communities and elevate stories, and offers trainings on equity in data, storytelling, and action.
Developed the Colorado Equity Compass brand identity and continues to develop, refine, and enhance the website.
History of the Compass
The Colorado Equity Compass began taking shape in 2019. In its first year, The Compass was piloted in four places in Colorado: East Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Larimer County, Pitkin County, and southeast Colorado Springs. The pilot engaged these communities to explore needs, resources, and data that would inspire and enable them to take action toward building a more healthy and equitable community. The insights gained from this process helped to form the Colorado Equity Compass and continue to inform our work today.
Thanks to the Colorado Futures Center, which developed the initial resource library and provided data analyses; Shift Research Lab, which led the data work; and Junious Williams Consulting Inc, which provided strategic coaching, program design support, and thought leadership around equity and community engagement.