Who We Are
A National Nonprofit Consulting Organization Focused on Strengthening Systems
Cardea is a national nonprofit consulting organization that partners with public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to strengthen systems and improve outcomes. Our work spans public health and human services, with a focus on helping organizations design, implement, and learn from strategies that support meaningful, lasting impact.
We bring decades of experience across evaluation, capacity building and professional learning, and policy support. Our approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in real-world context.
Our Experience
Cardea’s team brings deep experience working within complex systems at the local, state, and national levels. We partner with organizations as they navigate policy environments, operational challenges, and evolving community needs.
Our work is informed by:
- ZApplied experience across public health and human services systems
- ZData-informed approaches to planning, implementation, and learning
- ZA commitment to clarity, collaboration, and strong relationships
We tailor our work to reflect organizational context, capacity, and decision-making environments.
How We Work With Organizations
We work alongside organizations as partners, not advisors operating at a distance. Our engagements are designed to support shared understanding, clear direction, and practical progress.
Whether supporting evaluation, capacity building and professional learning, or policy work, we focus on approaches that are realistic, responsive, and designed to be used.
Our Role Across Organizations and Contexts
Cardea works within complex, interconnected environments that require coordination among agencies, organizations, and stakeholders. We bring a perspective that supports alignment, shared learning, and informed decision-making across policy and practice contexts.
Our role is to help organizations navigate complexity while maintaining focus on priorities, relationships, and outcomes that matter.
Learn More About Our Work
Explore how Cardea partners with organizations through evaluation, capacity building and professional learning, and policy support to strengthen practice and support meaningful outcomes.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re interested in learning more about Cardea’s work and how we partner with organizations through evaluation, capacity building and professional learning, and policy support, we invite you to connect with our team.