Hawthorn Strategy

We are strategists, advocates, and implementers partnering with public and private organizations to increase social impact. Hawthorn was founded on the idea that the best strategies are informed by deep expertise, forethought into how you can build coalitions and influence policy, and dedicated execution planning. Hawthorn principal Josh Drake has designed $1 billion in economic development, health, environment, and diplomatic strategies and projects in the United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. Hawthorn works with clients from the social, public, and private sectors with a particular focus on leveraging new technologies and scientific breakthroughs for social impact. STRATEGY| We help you identify the best strategy for your desired impact, including making evidence-based decisions on how to optimally employ financial, staff, and reputational resources. ADVOCACY | We amplify your efforts by building coalitions of partners for collective impact as well as identifying and developing approaches to influence public opinion and policy shaping your desired outcomes. ACTION | We see your vision through to outcomes in the field using implementation planning, program and grant design, project management, and measurement, learning, and evaluation.