About Us
TruNorth Institute is a human development social enterprise: we foster cultures where purpose, trust, and belonging thrive.
We drive cultural change that enables organizations, communities, and teams to change the world.
Our sole purpose? To uplift humanity.
Who We Are
We believe in changing the world, from the inside-out.
Our team is a collective of facilitators, consultants, and strategists committed to aligning individuals and teams with their purpose. We believe in collective action, and are passionate about supporting organizations and communities by creating spaces where growth, collaboration and performance flourish, because individuals feel safe, inspired, and connected to the collective.
We believe that change begins from the inside-out, and believe in our combined ability to change the world, one mind at a time.
What We Do
We unlock human potential
At the heart of our work, we enable teams and collectives to do their best work, no matter what that is. We do this by building cultures grounded in values of trust, purpose, and collective empowerment.
Working with organizations and communities alike, we provide strategy, share knowledge, hold space and motivate change to help shift mindsets towards our shared values.​
Organizations
Our Work With
Strategy & Consulting
We foster JEDI-Integrated performance frameworks (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) built upon a system of deep listening, employee-input, and 20 years of experience in systems change and cultural transformation.
Workforce Development
Our signature programs for trust-building, belonging and leadership development blend in-person, facilitated sessions with a mobile-first learning platform offering a human-centered approach built upon growth mindset, cultural affirmation and collective empowerment.​
Executive Coaching
We work 1-on-1 with leaders and change-makers to help identify and move past what gets in the way of their personal success and alignment with purpose. We provide tools and frameworks that empower any individual to lead with confidence, compassion, and authenticity in their sphere of influence.​​
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Communities
Our Work With
Community & Culture-Building
We organize communities centered around cultural affirmation, growth mindset and healthy lifestyles. For under-served communities, TruNorth Foundation provides subsidized access to supportive programming and resources, including our cohort-based programs for self-determination and purposeful living.
Leadership Development
TruNorth Institute empowers grasstops leaders with workshops, coaching, and immersive experiences that foster purpose, trust, and collective action. We cultivate environments where community organizers, educators, business leaders, and other key influencers can unite, bridging grassroots efforts with broader advocacy. ​
Small Business Network
TruNorth is proud to support local businesses and emerging entrepreneurs through its network of supported and promoted enterprises. Through this community, we foster collaboration, amplify visibility, and provide resources that help these businesses thrive and contribute to collective growth.
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Community-Led Philanthropy
TruNorth Foundation supports Community-Led Philanthropy by working in direct communication with the communities we serve. Through deep relationships, active listening, and shared trust, we collaborate with community members to ensure that investments made are rooted in local knowledge, cultural context, and lived experience, fostering solutions that are both relevant and sustainable. ​​
Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
Our Approach
We believe in the power of mindset to transform lives
Our approach is holistic, merging modern behavioral science with the wisdom of Sankofa — “It is not wrong to go back and fetch what you have forgotten.”
At TruNorth, we cultivate vibrant, inclusive cultures by acknowledging collective challenges of the past and applying those lessons to shape a better future.
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We believe in honoring traditions and heritage while fostering growth and innovation. By blending scientific insights with ancestral wisdom, digital platforms with human connection, and personal growth with community development, we create environments where creativity, resilience, and transformation can thrive.
Science-backed paradigms for unlocking bias, performance hacking, and behavior change
Behavioral Science & Motivational Psychology
Holistic, culturally-affirming practices & mental models for problem solving & lifestyle change.
Holistic & Cultural wisdom
Leading edge technology for immersive visualization & empathy training
Immersive Technology
Modern therapeutic & growth tools for cognitive & emotional processing
Experiential & Embodiment practices
Case Studies
See our work in Action
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