About Us
The Participatory Evaluation and Action Research (PEAR) Center partners with organizations at the local, state, tribal and national level to center community voices and promote public health prevention. Guided by our Community Action Board, we collaborate on research, assessment, and mutual capacity building initiatives to address health inequities, inform policy and support social change.
Participatory: a philosophy and practice that promotes collaborative and equitable engagement in efforts supporting positive social change.
Evaluation: a process of using data and partner-led strategies to inform positive change.
Action: the steps taken to change practices, policies and conditions.
Research: the creation and sharing of knowledge to help us understand, respond and build a better world.
