REACH WIDE
Webinars and Insightful Discussions on Engagement
A seminar series advancing community-engaged research and partnership through dialogue, learning, and shared leadership.
REACH WIDE is a seminar series that convenes community leaders, researchers, practitioners, students, and organizational partners to explore innovative approaches to community-engaged research and partnership development.
Through presentations, facilitated conversations, and interactive discussions, participants learn from local and national leaders working at the intersection of research, community engagement, implementation, and impact. The series creates opportunities to share ideas, build connections, and advance practices that strengthen community-academic partnerships.
Whether you’re new to community-engaged research or an experienced partnership leader, REACH WIDE offers opportunities to learn from the people shaping the future of collaborative research and community impact.
Presentations and keynote talks
Interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions
Community and academic perspectives presented side-by-side
National and local experts in community-engaged research
Innovative approaches to partnership development and impact
Networking and connection-building opportunities
Dissemination of emerging research and best practices
and more…
Join a growing network of community and academic partners committed to developing stronger relationships, advancing meaningful collaboration, and creating lasting impact through research.
Our Philosophy
We believe meaningful research happens when communities and academic institutions learn from one another and share responsibility for the work. Strong partnerships are built on trust, mutual respect, transparency, and a commitment to creating tangible benefits for communities.
REACH WIDE creates a space for honest conversations about what it takes to build and sustain these partnerships. By bringing together perspectives and experiences, the seminar series highlights both the opportunities and challenges of collaborative research while elevating the expertise that exists in communities and institutions alike.
We believe better partnerships lead to better research, stronger communities, and greater impact.
Who Should Attend?
- Community-based organizations
- Community leaders and advocates
- Faculty and researchers
- Students and trainees
- Public health professionals
- Healthcare professionals
- Government and nonprofit staff
- Research administrators
- Funders and philanthropic partners
Featured Speakers
REACH WIDE welcomes a range of speakers whose experiences span academia, community leadership, public health, healthcare, policy, philanthropy, and nonprofit organizations.
Seminars may feature:
- Community leaders and advocates
- Academic researchers
- Community-engaged research practitioners
- Health system and public health leaders
- Evaluation and implementation science experts
- Funders and philanthropic organizations
- Policymakers and systems leaders
By bringing multiple perspectives to the same conversation, REACH WIDE promotes learning that is grounded in both research and lived experience.