Authority & Advocacy
Our research is strengthened by the support of local leadership and community advocates who recognize the vital role of cultural authenticity in community.
Support from the Mayor of Chatham Township has been crucial in our efforts to build cultural understanding, and her dedication has heleped us to expand our project impact.
Mayor Jennifer Rowland
Award-winning Francophone Leslie Caulfield
Her expertise in French language and culture has been essential to building our model and research designs. Her support is impactful to the local community and her voice has helped expand our impact.
$500+
Restaurant Investment
By presenting our findings back to partnered businesses, we influenced investment into authentic decorations, musis and more
1+
publication-seeking
We already have 1 full length research paper, and are currently working through the publication process.
8+
Active Partners
We work with eight active businesses to produce strong datasets for our research. We are working to continue growing this number.
March 2026
Business Specific Meetings
Provided indivudalized reports following the end of data collection to participating businesses
Presentations & Speaking
June 2026
Fishawack Festival
Individual presentations and small pamphlets on community-specific research
September 2026
Chatham High School Presentation
Presentation at Chatham High School to explain key research findings from our AVP model research
Upcoming
Presentation of Findings to Chatham Twp Mayor
Presentation of research to promote cultural awareness and understanding