PRESS RELEASE– Public Policy Associates (PPA) and CityWise today announced a strategic partnership agreement that expands the reach, expertise, and experience of both firms on select proposals and projects.
“In my current role with PPA, I am fortunate to collaborate with our organizational partners and affiliate consultants,” said Dan Quinn, PPA’s CSO. “This new partnership between PPA and CityWise is not merely a collaboration of organizations; it represents a strategic alignment of expertise. Together, we can enhance our collective impact to promote more insightful policies and build more resilient communities.”
As a result of the agreement, the two firms will collaborate on targeted projects by leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities. Both PPA and CityWise aid a diverse array of clients, including state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations.
In the past, PPA and CityWise have collaborated on projects in communities across the country, including work in Pasadena, California, and Lansing, Michigan. Our shared commitment to informing public policy decisions through data-driven and equity-informed solutions made this partnership a natural fit.
“CityWise was founded on the belief that real change happens when data, strategy, and community insight come together,” said Anna Jacobsen, Principal at CityWise. “Partnering with PPA allows us to scale that vision, bring thoughtful, equity-centered planning and evaluation to more communities, and help public agencies turn their ideas into measurable impact.”
About CityWise
CityWise is a woman-owned policy, planning, and evaluation consulting firm. With over a decade of experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, CityWise is dedicated to creating positive change in communities. By integrating the latest research and data and collaborating closely with local communities, CityWise develops tailored solutions rooted in evidence-based approaches that effectively address the unique needs of each community.
About PPA
PPA provides high-caliber, high-value independent evaluation, research, and consulting services that help clients make informed public policy decisions, improving lives, enriching communities, and strengthening institutions. The organization specializes in education and child care, healthy communities, justice, talent, and economic development policy. PPA’s staff and consultants combine extensive education, policy knowledge, research skills, and real-world expertise to design and implement studies and strategic planning.
For more information, contact Dan Quinn at dquinn@publicpolicy.com or Anna Jacobsen at anna@citywise.co.