We know the national policies, precedents, and frameworks.

But most importantly, we have lived the reality.

Talent Poole’s biggest asset is its people. Our diverse team consists of facilitators, consultants, attorneys, researchers, and strategists. Many of us have personal experiences with the social issues we aim to address, giving us unique insights into the communities we serve.

Yes—that means we’ve spent nights on the streets when shelter wasn’t available, soothed mental illness with while navigating confusing medical systems, and done our best to transition a family member back into society following incarceration.

This blend of professional expertise and personal lived experience gives us the unique ability to approach each project with empathy and effectiveness, easily connecting with community members whose marginalization has often left them feeling alienated and suspicious of institutions.

The result is earnest, unbiased insights from those with first-hand knowledge of what works, what doesn’t, and what’s needed most from today’s social policies.