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We bring people together to reimagine education, health, and community systems. Our approach is flexible, innovative, and grounded in collaboration so every project reflects the unique needs of those we serve.

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Who We Are

Led by a Village. Built for Impact.

Putting Education First is more than a consultancy — it’s a collective effort rooted in the belief that education and wellness must work hand in hand. We are educators, advocates, strategists, and community partners committed to building systems that heal, include, and empower.

Our strength comes from our village perspective: every voice matters, every challenge deserves care, and every solution is co-created with the people it serves.

We bring together experience across education, policy, diverse learning, and community wellness, while staying adaptable to the unique needs of each family, school, or organization we serve.

Equity Equity

Advocacy Advocacy

Healing Healing

What We Do

Broad, Flexible, Impactful

Putting Education First supports work at the intersection of education, equity, and wellness. We adapt to each client’s needs, offering broad areas of expertise without limiting ourselves to one niche.

Innovation

We work with organizations and communities to imagine new ways of doing things. Whether it’s developing new programs, testing bold ideas, or rethinking old structures, we help bring innovation to life. Our goal is to create practical solutions that inspire progress and adapt to the needs of those we serve.

Partnerships

Strong solutions are built on strong partnerships. We help connect schools, healthcare systems, community groups, and organizations that may not normally collaborate, but who share the same goals. By building bridges and creating alignment, we help our partners achieve lasting change together.

Community Solutions

Communities know what they need, and our role is to listen and co-create with them. We work alongside families, local leaders, and organizations to design solutions that reflect real experiences. From new youth programs to neighborhood initiatives, we ensure strategies grow from within the community.

Human-Centered Design

We focus on healing-centered systems and design strategy, working with communities to create solutions that put people and their experiences at the center.

Health + Education Integration

We create trauma-informed ecosystems that connect health considerations with education, supporting the well-being of students and families.

Education + Health

Education and health are connected, and families often move through both systems at the same time. We help build solutions that bridge these areas—designing approaches that support students’ well-being as much as their academic growth. By bringing together schools and healthcare providers, we create strategies that see the whole person.

Advocacy & Equity

At the heart of our work is a commitment to fairness and justice. We help families and organizations stand for equity, whether it’s through coaching, guidance, or strategy. We also advise on policies and practices that can remove barriers and ensure systems work for everyone.

Let’s Build Together

Are you ready to co-create systems that are just, innovative, and healing? Let’s explore how we can work together.

Innovation Spotlight

Coming Soon - The PEF Experience

PEF is developing a web and VR-based platform that helps families and organizations:

Impact

"If you create a system that supports those with the most needs, you have created a system that supports us all."

PEF has convened conversations and initiatives that challenge inequities and build solutions, including the 2021 Miseducation of BIPOC Students Virtual Conference, which addressed:

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