Welcome to the first issue of Nest Notes!

Over the past year, Cardinal Direction has continued to grow in ways I never could have anticipated. Much of that growth has come from conversations with clients, colleagues, and friends who have challenged my thinking, shared new ideas, and reminded me why qualitative research matters.

To help keep everyone connected, I'm excited to share the first edition of Nest Notes, a quarterly newsletter from Cardinal Direction.

Inside this issue you'll find:

• A preview of Cardinal Connection, a new initiative launching this fall to help bridge research and practice.

• Updates to our workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

• Reflections from my latest blog on building trust through community engagement.

• A free Community Engagement Starter Kit.

• An invitation to help shape future editions of Nest Notes by sharing your own ideas, projects, and collaborations.

My hope is that this newsletter becomes more than a company update. I hope it becomes a place where researchers, practitioners, educators, nonprofits, and community leaders can learn from one another and build meaningful connections.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether we've worked together, collaborated on a project, crossed paths at a conference, or simply stayed connected over the years, I appreciate your support.