Partnerships are Vital to our Mission

How to get Involved

At Whole Communities–Whole Health, we are proud to work alongside community organizations that share our commitment to improving health and well-being in south-eastern Travis County and neighboring communities. Together, we’ve hosted events like the Community Resource Day, provided trainings on topics related to our research and collaborated on initiatives that address local needs.

As a community-engaged research initiative, it's important that we offer support, in the ways that we can, to others doing the important work of direct service. Our partnerships offer opportunities to:

• Access WCWH research data to inform your programs
• Collaborate to collect data that can help inform your program
• Promote your surveys and focus groups through our participant network
• Gather insights and feedback from our Community Strategy Team

We’re always looking to expand our collaborations and welcome new ideas. If you or your organization would like to explore how we could work together, request info on our partner trainings, or get involved in our annual Community Resource Day, please get in touch with Shirene Garcia.

Learn More About Our Community Partners

Join our Community Strategy Team  

Centering our research on the community's interests is critical to our mission.

That’s why the Community Strategy Team (CST) is at the heart of our work, guiding our studies and ensuring they reflect the values and priorities of local families.

CST members play a vital role in:

• Providing feedback to researchers at every stage of the study
• Helping shape how findings are shared with the community
• Strengthening connections between researchers and local families

CST members play a key role in guiding the WCWH family study, ensuring that our efforts remain aligned with the community's values and needs.

If you live or work in these areas and want to get involved, we typically recruit new CST members each summer. For more information or to express interest, contact Shirene Garcia.

Meet the Community Strategy Team

Partner with WCWH on Transformative Research

We welcome researchers from a wide range of disciplines to join us in advancing innovative, community-centered research. Whether you're looking to test a hypothesis, leverage cutting-edge technology, or connect with our participant registry, there are many ways to get involved with WCWH.

Opportunities for Researchers

• Collaborate with WCWH researchers to test new hypotheses
• Utilize WCWH-developed technologies in your own studies
• Access our registry of study participants to enhance your research
• Consult with our experts on returning data to your study participants and/or community
• Join one of our interdisciplinary workgroups to shape the WCWH cohort study:
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Data Return
  • Retention & Participant Engagement

Our interdisciplinary team values the unique perspectives that researchers from different fields bring to the table. We believe that expertise from across academic disciplines — and from community-based work — makes our research stronger and more impactful.

If you’re interested in exploring these opportunities, please get in touch with Clint Leysath.

Sign Up for Our Registry  

Are you interested in learning about research studies you or your family may qualify for? Join the WCWH Research Registry! By signing up, you’ll receive updates about opportunities to participate in studies that aim to understand and improve the health and well-being of families.

Please note: By signing up for the registry, you are NOT agreeing to participate in a study. Participation in research studies is always voluntary, and you can leave a study at any time. Many studies offer compensation of some kind. Once in the research registry, we will contact you when a study is available to give you more information, and you may decide if you want to participate.

Sign up here: WCWH Research Registry