Columbus*

As of August, Thoughtwell is winding down its services, in anticipation of closing by the end of 2018. NNIP is working with NNIP alumnus Aaron Schill at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to explore the transition of NNIP-related activities to other institutions in the Columbus region.

Thoughtwell, previously Community Research Partners, is a non-profit research, evaluation, and data center based in Columbus, Ohio, with a mission to strengthen communities through data, information, and knowledge. Thoughtwell is a partnership of the City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University, and the Franklin County Commissioners. Since its inception, Thoughtwell has undertaken hundreds of projects in central Ohio, statewide, and across the country. We conduct social and demographic data collection and analysis; manage focus groups, interviews, and surveys; and perform thorough programmatic evaluations. We use all of the data at our disposal to develop concise, usable reports for a wide range of audiences.  With every project, our goal is to partner with our clients to turn data into information that can guide organizational and community decision-making.  

Thoughtwell’s research and evaluation philosophy is one that recognizes the importance of a) taking time to do good upfront planning; b) involving stakeholders throughout the process; and c) creating products that are sufficiently detailed, and enhanced with graphs, charts and other visuals, to improve clarity and understanding.  Thoughtwell’s approach balances methodological rigor with user-friendly processes and products. Thoughtwell is staffed by a highly educated, strongly credentialed team of experts with varied backgrounds including psychology, sociology, city and regional planning, geography, health planning and promotion, and law.