Our Mission
Driving change for the common good
Our vision is to serve as the premier public policy consulting and research center for state, regional, and local leaders to evaluate and enhance decision-making capabilities, organization systems, and service delivery to positively impact their communities.
Our Services
- Evaluations and assessments
- Strategic plans
- Policy analysis and legislative impact
- Customized research and survey administration
- Workforce development
- Group facilitation
- Change management
- Executive coaching
- Customized leadership training

"Collaborating with partners like the Wilder School’s Center for Public Policy has been crucial. It allows us to blend academic insights with practical applications, enriching our strategies and outcomes in workforce development."
Yolanda Macklin Crewe
Director of Operations, Career Education and Workforce Programs
Virginia Community College System
Where We're Working Now
April 20, 2026
Centers & Institutes Open House
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Patrick Henry Building
1111 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Patrick Henry Building
1111 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
February 26, 2026
Wilder School Legislative Reception
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Omni Richmond Hotel
100 S 12th Streete
Richmond, VA 23219
December 11, 2025
Virginia Board of Workforce Development Quarterly Meeting
Virginia Works
2221 Holland Tower Drive, Suite 500
Richmond, VA 23230
IN FISCAL YEAR 2024
Our Team Completed Projects For
14
State Agencies
15
Local Government Agencies
1
Private Organization
3
Nonprofit Organizations