Our work focuses on generating rigorous, community-centered research and data that addresses pressing social, economic, and policy challenges. We prioritize areas where evidence can directly inform community priorities, support grounded solutions, and improve outcomes for communities. We adopt a fully participatory approach, working alongside communities in the design, implementation, interpretation, and dissemination of research. This ensures that the knowledge produced reflects lived realities and contributes to meaningful, locally grounded solutions. Our approach combines methodological rigor with deep cultural humility, placing communities at the center of the research process. Our work spans a broad range of issue areas, with a focus on local and national contexts across Washington State and the United States.