Fostering Equity

Crafting Sustainable Policies for Our Shared Future.

What is Equnival?

That’s the question we get all the time. Equnival (pronounced ek’-ni-vaal) is shorthand for “Equity is a Universal Value”. I heard this phrase in a meeting ten years ago, and it really hit home. Equity is not reserved for one group. In fact, equity requires each of us to have access to the decision making and power structures that impact our daily lives, as well as the resources, benefits, and opportunities that come for those structures. Through its collaborative work, Equnival seeks to develop partnerships and structures that enable this access, especially to communities that have most often been left out of the bounties of our society.

Equnival Partners
Knowledge Center


As we work on a host of projects, Equnival is deeply engaged in developing and gathering knowledge across multiple policy groups. Here, in The Knowledge Center, you can explore our insights, problem-solving and reporting on key issues. Whether you're seeking fresh perspectives or collaborative solutions, we invite you to dive in and join the conversation—let’s work together to shape informed, impactful outcomes. Reach out to connect with our team and start a dialogue today!

  • Our work in Maryland drove our thinking on the idea of the resource ecosystem. In this very brief document, Equnival Partners begins to outline this simple concept and think about how it might be applied to support thriving communities across the nation. Take a read and let’s start a dialogue! VIEW REPORT

  • Equnival Partners is proud to share insights from the Community Outreach and Engagement Forum (COEF), where leaders from Maryland’s coastal communities, local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions collaborated to identify key policy recommendations for coastal resilience. The report, "Toward a Resilient Coastline in Maryland," offers a roadmap for building resilient, equitable coastal communities. Key priorities include addressing flooding and infrastructure needs, enhancing community-led efforts, and advocating for policies that reflect the voices of those most impacted. Equnival Partners appreciates the partnership with Maryland communities and organizations and The Nature Conservancy Maryland/DC and as we work together to ensure a thriving future for all Marylanders. VIEW REPORT

Work With Us

We offer a range of collaborative problem solving services tailored to your needs, including convening assessments, meeting facilitation, mediation, and strategy planning and development. Our partners and experts also provide research on specific policy issues and support capacity building for smaller organizations. 

  • Equnival Partners identifies key priorities and forges partnerships with supporting organizations to help co-design and co-implement solutions.

  • Our tailored solutions empower public entities to navigate complex challenges and drive impactful outcomes.

  • We empower non-profit organizations to establish alliances with both the public and private sectors, enabling them to effectively advocate for their goals and missions.

  • Equnival Partners specializes in guiding the private sector in strategizing and fostering collaborations with communities and non-profit organizations to establish and sustain their strategic objectives.

Let’s work together

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