Session Description: Collaborations between academic and community partners have enormous potential to create change, but in practice they can feel like “missed connections.” Many groups enter collaborations with positive intentions to involve community groups and stakeholders, but fail to truly establish equal partnerships. What does it mean to balance and integrate research and community priorities, and what does shared leadership look like in practice? Join us as we discuss strategies to help you foster your “happily ever after.”

Presenters:

• Alyssa Stephens - Cactus Consulting

• Courtney Ngai - Empower Consulting