Policy and Issue-Focused Engagement
Strategic Engagement
Communication for Impact
In emerging and complex fields like blue carbon, wildfire resilience, or marine carbon dioxide removal, the right conversations—at the right time—can shape better decisions for both people and nature.
At COMPASS, we partner with funders and organizers to bring scientists and technical experts into pivotal conversations where their insights can help guide more just, effective, and evidence-informed outcomes.
Together, we amplify trusted voices, create space for meaningful dialogue, and make sure decisions are grounded in the best available knowledge.
Our approach
Strategic & Informed Decisions
Our approach is grounded in understanding the available research and evidence, enabling us to better engage with others in the field, offer relevant perspectives, and identify the most strategic ways to support informed decision-making.
We collaborate with partners across a range of tailored approaches, including:
Strategic Sleuthing
We map the landscape—tracking current policy developments, public narratives, and knowledge gaps to map the landscape and identify where expert insight is most needed. This process helps us better understand where opportunities for impact and collaboration are emerging.
Cohort Programming
We leverage our network to build a cohort of experts selected for their knowledge, integrity, and diverse lived and professional experiences. This intentional group fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue, reveals new insights, and ensures a more complete understanding of the issue.
Communication Coaching & Training
Through interactive workshops and individualized coaching, we help scientists and technical experts develop communication strategies, refine their messaging, and identify engagement opportunities. Experts walk away with confidence, clarity, and connections, feeling prepared to effectively engage with others about their work.
Engagement Design & Delivery
We design and facilitate strategic engagement opportunities with media, policymakers, communities, and other key audiences including forums, briefings, roundtables, and meetings. Our approach ensures that all voices are heard, especially those often left out of the conversation. By bringing together the right people at the right time, we create an environment that encourages productive dialogue, sparks new ideas, and fosters collaboration.
Group Training
Making Your Messages Stick with Congress
Is your group or organization coming to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers? COMPASS and ESP Advisors have partnered to offer a highly interactive policy communication workshop that will prepare participants to share the impact of their work with a U.S. Federal policy audience.
Partner with Us
If you’re a funder or organizer looking to bring trusted expert voices into a key conversation, we’d love to partner with you. Let’s build a cohort and strategy that creates lasting impact.
