We pursue the highest opportunities for impact with our clients.

Having a vision is one thing. Executing that vision is another.

We support government & civic leaders through work at the systems level to develop and implement solutions to complex challenges that revitalize our region.

Clients benefit from top-tier pro bono expertise for their institutions, our strong relationships across the public sector, and our reputation as a reliable and confidential partner.

Our clients are…

City, County, State, and civic leaders who are committed and focused on transformation.

Clients value Civic Consulting Alliance for many reasons.

  • We have unmatched access to private sector pro bono resources.

  • We have an in-house team of highly skilled, highly experienced consultants who have a keen eye for the issues that keep public sector leaders up at night.

  • We bring an “outsider's" perspective to initiatives, which is always impartial and non-partisan.

Civic Consulting Alliance is a close partner in helping the Chicago Police Department strategize on the operational reforms and policy changes necessary to enhance the training and well-being of officers. By prioritizing these reforms, the officers will better be able to take care of the communities they serve.
— Larry Snelling, Superintendent, Chicago Police Department
I greatly value the partnership between Civic Consulting Alliance and Cook County. Civic Consulting’s expertise and ability to link the County with pro bono resources has allowed us to set an ambitious vision of transforming Cook County into the best-run county in the country.
— Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board

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What clients are saying

“I appreciate that Civic Consulting Alliance operates in a unique way, and is a strong partner that is aligned and invested in our mission. Recently Civic Consulting Alliance helped us quickly launch many programs, and the frameworks that we built together continue to guide us in our work.” 

— Xochitl Flores, Bureau Chief, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development

“Civic Consulting Alliance has been a true partner in supporting the foundational work of the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention. They ensured that our office was set up to achieve the goals of the Reimagine Public Safety Act, and brought critical capabilities in data analysis to support our ongoing efforts to ensure funding is distributed in the communities most impacted by gun violence.”

— Chris Patterson, Assistant Secretary, IDHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services

“Our goal was to actively involve a diverse range of stakeholders in the regional transit conversation. Civic Consulting Alliance’s expertise in civic engagement strategies and their ability to quickly tap into their partner network was instrumental in laying the groundwork for a successful process. We’re incredibly grateful for their support in building consensus around a sustainable future for transportation.”

— Erin Aleman, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

“Civic Consulting Alliance’s structured approach to our community roundtables allowed for efficient feedback gathering and, even more importantly, transparent reporting of what was said in the roundtable sessions. This transparency is crucial as we move forward to address persistent disparities in educational opportunities for Black students.”

— Dr. Fatima Cooke, Chief Equity Engagement & Strategy Officer, Chicago Public Schools