Equity-Centered research, strategy, and engagement for changemaking organizations

PRC Impact is the digital identity of Pathway Research & Consulting, a Black woman-founded consulting firm turning insight into measurable action.

ABOUT US

We help organizations, companies, and public agencies use research, strategy, and engagement to solve real problems and deliver results.

Our work turns research into strategy and strategy into action. We combine data, lived experience, and insight to support smart decisions and lasting change.

Clients trust us to lead equity-centered research, shape engagement strategies, and guide transformation with focus and care.

Focus

Our work brings focus to complex challenges and turns insight into action. We support teams with services in research, communications, project management, and organizational strategy, all designed to move work forward with purpose.

These services support our partners from insight to impact.

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Research & Engagement

We lead research that builds real understanding. Our work includes focus groups, one-on-one interviews, dyads, triads, and targeted surveys designed to surface insight and inform strategy. A RIVA-trained focus group moderator leads our team, and we bring trusted qualitative methods to every project. We translate findings into meaningful guidance, combining data and lived experience to support smart decisions.

Strategy & Implementation

We lead research that builds real understanding. Our work includes focus groups, one-on-one interviews, dyads, triads, and targeted surveys designed to surface insight and inform strategy. A RIVA-trained focus group moderator leads our team, and we bring trusted qualitative methods to every project. We translate findings into meaningful guidance, combining data and lived experience to support smart decisions.

Messaging & Culture

We help teams say what they mean and work better together. Our services include message development, internal communication tools, and facilitation for meetings, workshops, and retreats. Everything we design builds clarity, trust, and stronger collaboration.

Innovation & AI Strategy

Our work includes prompt development, custom GPT training, and advisory for civic platforms, student engagement tools, and internal communications. With certification in AI and instructional design, we also support educational institutions in building equity-focused, practical AI into programs and curriculum.

Ideas, insights, and field notes on research, engagement, and equity in action.

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Case Studies

Insights that move policy and people.

Our work combines research and engagement to strengthen communities, shape policy, and deliver measurable impact.

Connecting Safety Tech to Survivors

Advised Amazon and Ring on a distribution initiative, resulting in a $20K donation to support domestic violence survivors.

Montgomery Office of Violence Prevention

Led research and national benchmarking to support the launch of the city’s first department focused on violence prevention and public safety.

Birmingham Violence Prevention Strategy

Facilitated youth-centered focus groups to inform the city’s Community Violence Intervention and Prevention initiative.

Securing Public School Funding in Montgomery

Led a cross-sector campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic to pass a generational tax measure, securing over $500M in new funding for public schools.

Clarifying FDA Guidance for Healthcare Providers

Conducted in-depth interviews with healthcare prescribers to assess their understanding of FDA guidelines for a newly approved medication.