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"I really appreciate that this is a theory-focused training! Most of the public health and community organizing/community collaboration trainings I’ve attended downplay or avoid them entirely, which means we are working without some of the most useful tools we have."
— Susan Eagle, Professor in Roanoke, VA
"Really terrific. It gave me ideas for looking at some of our data, and ways to describe them both in words and with visuals. I was not familiar with "network theory," and it makes a lot of sense to me. Stephanie's explanations and teaching style were very easy to follow and conveyed quite a bit of useful information in a relatively condensed amount of time. Thank you!"
— Mary Lisa Penilla, Project Manager in St. Louis, MO
"It really opened my eyes up to a lot I really had no knowledge of. Stephanie was very knowledgeable, a great facilitator, extremely approachable and answered questions without hesitation."
— Lizzie Meyer from Breckenridge, CO
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"I really appreciate the number of resources/docs/tools/worksheets/papers/workbooks, etc., provided for this training...so much to parse through but I look forward to learning more about them and using them for future projects."
— Anonymous training participant from Washington
"Amazing. I haven't been this excited about a training in a long time. What a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and resources shared in such a short time. I am ecstatic to bring this back to my team and start integrating these learnings into our public health work!"
— Kathleen Rees, Communicable Disease and Data Modernization Supervisor, Washington County Health and Human Services
"[The most valuable part was] the Cocap team's wealth of knowledge and facilitation. I think the idea of measuring collaboration and systems thinking felt overwhelming at first, so I love how this training breaks everything down."
— Anonymous training participant from Washington
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What Past Training Participants Are Saying
Collaboration in Practice Virtual Training Series
Applying Collaboration Theories & Frameworks
"I really appreciate that this is a theory-focused training! Most of the public health and community organizing/community collaboration trainings I’ve attended downplay or avoid them entirely, which means we are working without some of the most useful tools we have."
— Susan Eagle, Professor in Roanoke, VA
"Really terrific. It gave me ideas for looking at some of our data, and ways to describe them both in words and with visuals. I was not familiar with "network theory," and it makes a lot of sense to me. Stephanie's explanations and teaching style were very easy to follow and conveyed quite a bit of useful information in a relatively condensed amount of time. Thank you!"
— Mary Lisa Penilla, Project Manager in St. Louis, MO
"It really opened my eyes up to a lot I really had no knowledge of. Stephanie was very knowledgeable, a great facilitator, extremely approachable and answered questions without hesitation."
— Lizzie Meyer from Breckenridge, CO
Measuring Collaboration Dynamics & Outcomes
"I really appreciate the number of resources/docs/tools/worksheets/papers/workbooks, etc., provided for this training...so much to parse through but I look forward to learning more about them and using them for future projects."
— Anonymous training participant from Washington
"Amazing. I haven't been this excited about a training in a long time. What a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and resources shared in such a short time. I am ecstatic to bring this back to my team and start integrating these learnings into our public health work!"
— Kathleen Rees, Communicable Disease and Data Modernization Supervisor, Washington County Health and Human Services
"[The most valuable part was] the Cocap team's wealth of knowledge and facilitation. I think the idea of measuring collaboration and systems thinking felt overwhelming at first, so I love how this training breaks everything down."
— Anonymous training participant from Washington
Mapping Systems of Influence
"The thoroughness of the training far exceeded my expectations. My head is full of ideas to put into action! Thank you!"
— Anonymous training participant from Colorado
“This was an excellent synthesis and application of systems dynamics to mapping of influence networks, covering both theory and a practical tool for doing so. The teaching environment was well suited to adult professional learners. Stephanie and Esme are clearly experts who are keenly interested in teaching and helping others understand the material, and their mastery showed. Would highly recommend this.”
— Ken Kobayashi from Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"I love Stephanie’s ability to apply concepts and techniques across multiple examples. It helped me fully grasp the material in a meaningful way.”
— Sarah Williams Leng, Evaluation Consultant from Pennsylvania
Mapping Partner Networks
"This workshop was helpful to get a foothold in network mapping; I definitely understand the process and benefits much better now. I can see how to use it in many of my projects."
— Michael Horner-Ibler, Evaluator from Atlanta, Georgia
"In addition the training content, application of concepts via group exercises & discussions" was most valuable.
— Anonymous training participant from Bronx, New York
"I had an incredible experience. The amount and complexity of the content were at a level that was digestible. The approach was suitable for adult learners and enabled us to make credible connections to the work we have done or are currently doing."
— Georgia Simpson from Boston, MA
Using Network Data for Strategic Action
"I really enjoyed this class. There was a good mix of theory and hands-on practice. The most valuable part, though, was the free dialogue and exchange of thoughts between the participants and Stephanie's approach to treating the participants as peers and her openness to questions. It was a superb learning experience teaching some powerful methods in a very accessible way."
— Ken Kobayashi from Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"Thank you for the amazing training. The training not only provided useful information, but it was structured in a way to make the best use of our time (i.e., using our data for the hands-on portion). I also loved how organized the facilitators are - the handbook will be an incredible resource, especially to have everything all in one place."
— Wendy Chi from Louisville, CO
Collaboration in Practice In-Person Workshops
"This workshop created an amazing cross-sector community. The genuineness and sincerity of the trainers invited everyone into the conversation allowing us not only to learn from the trainers, but from each other. I left inspired and more connected."
— Kelly Kast, Jefferson County Public Health
“I was inspired throughout the workshop and felt a renewed alignment with the work I love and in public health. I loved learning about the science behind collaborating and how to make it intentional and meaningful to all parties involved.”
— Erika Stoerkel, Gunnison County Health & Human Services
"This session was incredibly informative and valuable. The broad variety of organizations added unique perspectives and insights. They provided the fresh look at my project that I needed and the incredible content gave me a confident roadmap! Thank you so much!"
— Christina Gumbiner, Food Bank of the Rockies
“So grateful! I’m looking forward to implementing what I’ve learned from the workshop presentations and also what I’ve learned from my fellow attendees- it was a great mix of folks from a variety of backgrounds (expertise, education etc.). Y’all truly cultivated a wonderful space for us to be grounded in that community, mutual learning, and accountable practice.”
— Victoria Sunseri, Center for Innovation in Mental Health
"I loved diving into the different collaboration theories and frameworks! I thought it was very interesting and sparked my interest in learning more."
— Anonymous
“Presenters were prepared and provided resources in organized folders for easy access. The circle activity was a good process for getting to know the attendees. The handouts and workbook were helpful in learning and applying the information.”
— Doug Taylor, Center for Community Health Alignment University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health
“I got so much out of this workshop! Having an opportunity to learn new theories and apply them to current efforts feels so exciting. I am also thinking about potential opportunities for strategic collaboration in the future and how we can contribute more effectively.”
— Anonymous
“I liked the format of learning a concept and then having time to apply it.”
— Ian Kahn, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
“This was such a unique and valuable experience. Pathways to productive and sustainable collaborations are more important than ever, and I'm grateful to have been a part of this.”
— Anonymous