Research that informs policy and strengthens democratic institutions.
Better Communities Alliance brings together experienced professionals whose backgrounds span extremist movements, government decision-making and the practical work of building organizations and advancing change.
Expertise earned in government, research and the field.
Our founders have advised governments, testified before legislative bodies and led counter‑extremism work.
Government & National Security
Backgrounds in national security analysis, political advisory roles and work on the ideologies and organizational relationships that shape public life.
Analysis & Public Communication
Published analysis and a track record of communicating complex issues to policymakers, journalists and broader audiences — with careful attention to context, evidence and how findings may be interpreted or challenged.
Organizational Leadership
Years spent building and advising nonprofits — strategy, philanthropy, governance, finance and operations. The discipline needed to sustain the work, develop partnerships and account for progress.
From careful inquiry to informed action.
We connect specialist research with practical knowledge from the field — involving people who understand the institutions, political environments and communities relevant to each inquiry.
Questions that matter
Our work begins with questions that matter to the institutions and communities positioned to act on the findings — defining them clearly, weighing the available evidence and identifying where further investigation is needed.
Findings into policy
We translate findings into briefings, recommendations and contributions to oversight — grounded in firsthand knowledge of how government decisions actually get made.
Advocacy that advances change
We bring what we learn into wider debate and engage the people who can help advance informed responses.
Join us as a founding supporter or partner.
BCA is in its founding phase, bringing this collective experience into a sustained research, policy and advocacy effort. We welcome founding supporters and prospective partners interested in learning more about our approach.
Private conversations and previews of our developing work are available by appointment. To schedule a Zoom, email us at:
info@bcalliance.org