All children deserve to be seen, valued, and supported.

Fragmented systems, overtaxed staff, ineffective structures, and a misaligned culture prevent us from shaping the environments that research shows will best support our children.

We help schools and organizations create practical, research-informed solutions, delivered with heart, that positively impact student learning and well-being.

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An ever-changing policy landscape makes our mission more important than ever.

The rules of our public systems are always changing, but the fundamental needs of a child remain the same. We bridge the gap between research—from trauma-informed neurobiology to education sciences—with the daily realities of our social systems. By partnering with leaders, we translate these insights into heartful, practical action so both young people and the adults who support them truly thrive.

Here’s what we do:


Deep Support

We provide 1:1 technical assistance and partnership to co-create solutions tailored to your agency’s unique context.

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Data & Impact

We help you build systems to use data effectively, moving your organization toward purposeful, evidence-based leadership.

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Professional Development

We support leaders through thoughtful coaching, technical assistance, and collaborative planning — helping you move from reactive problem-solving to aligned, purposeful strategy.

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Our Work in Action

Our team’s latest research & publications

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • “Thank you for all the hard work you all do on putting together the best presentations with valuable information, and for always listening and checking in on us.”

    -Community School Specialist, PVUSD

  • “I really wanted to put our entire agency into a framework that would make sense for everybody, and that would help us to articulate our impact in a higher level way. Heartwise was the only consultancy that really grasped that idea and was able to deliver."

    -Chief Program Officer, East Bay Agency for Children

  • “I enjoyed the environment you created and the safe space for conversations. I also loved when you shared books or art ideas."

    -Newcomer Teacher, MVWSD

  • “Partnering with Heartwise is really worth it. It’s worth the investment in this type of partnership. Because of the responsiveness and the relationship—Kendra and her staff are kind, collaborative, and genuinely want to get to know you. They don’t assume what your experience might be, and they’re really good at listening and then responding. That quality is sometimes hard to find in a consultant."

    -Health & Wellness Coordinator, Santa Cruz COE

  • "We appreciate our time with you so much! The material is rich, and we will be referring back to it as the year continues."

    -Newcomer Lead, MVWSD

  • "I have enjoyed our trainings in that they have been open, engaging, welcoming. I've been to other trainings and where your just listening to the person talk and after a while you lose interest. The trainings being provided really make you feel like you're a part of what is going on and you can tell that our trainers really care about what's going on with our CS Specialists."

    -District Community Schools Lead, PVUSD

Meet Our Team

We are passionate researchers and practitioners who care deeply about making a difference. With experience as teachers, administrators, coaches, and scholars, we bring our heart & expertise to every project.

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Our Clients & Collaborators

We’re proud to partner with districts, schools, and organizations working towards equity and lasting change—here’s a glimpse.

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