ABOUT :
.We do local research to improve the experience of the everyday community member.
Our work is usually done by big universities, but we keep it close to home.
We believe better data starts with better listening.
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We start by listening.
Schools, athletic teams, counseling offices, and individuals hire us to do local research—interviews, surveys, and community conversations.
We care about real-world data, not just ideas.
Our work is grounded in what people actually say and experience—not theories from far away. We believe better decisions come from listening to the people living it.
We gather stories, analyze what people share, and look for patterns.
Then we turn that into clear, honest reports for our partners—and public insight for individuals.
Anyone can follow our research.
Through our subscription, everyday people can see what we’re learning in education, mental health, and basketball. We also support individuals who want to do independent research in their own communities.
Every project is custom.
We work with you to ask the right questions, collect the right data, and share what matters most.
Our goal: real insight from real people—so we can all live and lead better.
Documenting student accounts of their experience of racism to improve race relations at public charter middle school and high school
Creating an online men's support group to provide accessible mental wellness group for men after collecting survey responses
Mindset in Motion: A Short Study for Basketball Players
This is a short, voluntary study about mental preparation and emotional support in basketball. Your answers will help us understand how players experience mental health on and off the court. Responses will remain anonymous and will only be used for community research through The Love Trollinger Initiative.
Type: Part-Time or Project-Based
Location: Local fieldwork (in-person)
Conduct interviews and listen to personal stories from students, athletes, and everyday community members
Take field notes, record sessions (audio), and assist with basic transcription
Help create interview guides, prompts, and surveys
Represent LTI with professionalism, trust, and respect in local spaces
Maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical research practices
A strong listener and natural community connector
Comfortable working in schools, gyms, churches, or counseling spaces
Organized and reliable, with great people skills
Experience in education, social work, mental health, or journalism is a plus, but not required
Type: Part-Time / Remote Friendly
Tools: Canva, Google Docs, audio editing tools (e.g. CapCut, GarageBand)
Turn raw interviews and transcripts into clear reports, story summaries, and digital zines
Design simple, clean layouts for insight decks, one-pagers, or PDFs
Assist with editing audio or visual clips for subscribers and clients
Maintain the tone and values of LTI—real, honest, people-first
Strong writer and editor with an eye for clarity and emotion
Comfortable using Canva, Docs, and basic editing software
Able to work independently and meet deadlines
Bonus if you have experience with community storytelling or journalism
Type: Part-Time / Hybrid
Focus: Relationships, proposals, local growth
Reach out to schools, teams, clinics, and churches to build partnerships
Schedule and follow up on calls, meetings, and project leads
Help draft proposals, partnership decks, and basic email campaigns
Track leads and report weekly on outreach efforts
A clear communicator with strong local connections or networks
Organized, follow-through focused, and comfortable writing basic emails or pitch language
Experience in education, nonprofit work, or local leadership is a big plus
Passionate about mental health, education, and community improvement