Intersectionality allows us to be holistic and inclusive

Our approach

IIA’s work is rooted in the principle of “nothing about us without us.” We believe the people most affected by a challenge should have a meaningful voice in shaping the programs, strategies, and solutions intended to support them. We bring together community voice, organizational expertise, research and evaluation, strategic planning, program design, implementation, and continuous improvement to turn insight into action.

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Providing you with transformative work

Our work begins with relationships—bringing the right people together, building trust, and turning shared concern into coordinated action. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures need to be seen and represented in our work. To accomplish this, we approach our work in an inclusive manner with the utmost respect for the communities we work in and with.

 

In-person and remote options

Our team is located in the City of Pomona, California and is available to meet in-person and/or online.

Our services

  • Community Engagement & Facilitation

    We design and facilitate community engagement processes that bring residents, organizations, public agencies, and other partners into planning and decision-making.

  • Research, Evaluation & Impact Measurement

    We develop surveys, assessments, evaluation approaches, and other tools that help organizations understand what is working, what needs to change, and what communities are experiencing.

  • Resource Mobilization & Funding Strategy

    We help organizations identify and secure the resources needed to move ideas forward. This includes funding strategy, grant and proposal development, partnership building, funder engagement, and aligning resources with organizational and community priorities.

  • Program & Project Management

    We manage complex projects involving multiple organizations, partners, and community stakeholders, from planning and coordination through implementation and evaluation.

  • Strategy, Systems Change & Policy Development

    We help organizations tackle complex challenges by developing practical strategies, strengthening partnerships, and connecting policy with implementation. Our approach brings together research, community perspectives, and cross-sector partners to identify gaps, develop solutions, and support changes in policy and practice.

  • Organizational Governance & Capacity Building

    We help organizations strengthen the structures and processes that support effective leadership and decision-making. Our work includes board and committee development, governance structures, organizational policies, roles and responsibilities, and systems that strengthen accountability and organizational effectiveness.

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Meet our Team

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Leticia Casillas-Sanchez, MPH, CHES

Founder, COO, Executive Strategy Consultant

Lucie Leung-Gurung, MHA

Co-Owner, CFO, and Consultant

Organizations we have worked with

First 5 LA (F5LA)

Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA)

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Plaza Community Services

LA Best Babies Network (LABBN)

SHIELDS for Families

Integrative Development Initiative (IDI)

Pomona Community Foundation

City of Pomona

dA Center for the Arts