Community & Collaborative Initiatives
Supporting Connection, Collaboration, and Community-Centered Approaches That Strengthen How Programs and
People Work Together.
A BROADER COMMITMENT
Where Systems and People Connect
HealthTech’s work has always been rooted in more than data and evaluation. At its core is a commitment to understanding how people, communities, and systems interact — and how those relationships shape outcomes.
Over time, this has led to the development of collaborative initiatives that extend beyond traditional program evaluation. These efforts reflect a belief that strong systems are built not only through structure and measurement, but through connection, shared understanding, and ongoing engagement.
HOW THIS CONNECTS
An Extension of the Work
These initiatives are not separate from HealthTech’s work — they reflect the same principles applied in a different way.
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Supporting collaboration across disciplines and organizations
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Strengthening communication and shared understanding
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Creating space for professional connection and development
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Recognizing the role of community in shaping effective systems
Together, they represent a more holistic view of how programs function — not just structurally, but through the people who design, deliver, and experience them.
KEY INITIATIVES
Collaborative Work in Practice
Hand-in Hand
Network
A collaborative network of professionals across behavioral health, public health, and community-based systems.
Originally developed to bring together practitioners, researchers, and subject matter experts, the network creates opportunities for shared learning, connection, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Collaborative Partnerships
HealthTech has long worked alongside organizations, agencies, and community partners to support initiatives that require coordination across systems.
These partnerships extend beyond formal evaluation roles, helping to align efforts, strengthen communication, and support integrated approaches to complex challenges.
Professional Support & Engagement
Through connections with coaches, counselors, and other professionals, these efforts provide opportunities for reflection, support, and continued development.
This work recognizes that the individuals within systems play a critical role in how programs function and evolve.
Emerging Initiatives
Additional collaborative efforts continue to evolve, reflecting ongoing opportunities to connect professionals, strengthen networks, and support community-based work in new ways.
CONNECTED NETWORK
A Network of Professionals
& Collaborators
HealthTech’s collaborative work includes connections with professionals across behavioral health, public health, and community-based systems.
For those interested in learning more about individuals connected to these initiatives, a curated directory is available below.