Accountability Partners Council
Our Community Partner Action Network
Thank you to all who attended our recent Accountability Partners Council!
The event showcased 14 community partners driving meaningful change in our community — explore the event recap. A special thanks to the Grand Valley State University Office of the Provost for sponsoring this event!
What is the APC?
The Accountability Partners Council (APC) is a powerful biannual convening that unites cross-sector stakeholders with the KConnect Network to make collective decisions using our proven Voting Protocol. This collaborative space shapes and refines KConnect’s work in ways that couldn’t be conceived individually, driving positive change across our community.
Through systematic coordination, alignment, and innovation, the APC transforms ideas developed by the KConnect Network into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
For over five years, our community partner action model has successfully brought diverse voices to the table, ensuring that decisions reflect the needs of all community members. The APC has become a catalyst for systemic change in areas ranging from early childhood development to workforce readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Gallery Walk?
Gallery Walks originated as a core component of the Accountability Partners Council, featuring multiple stations that highlight work from Core Workgroups, Cross-Cutting Workgroups, Align and Design Teams, Data Dashboard metrics, and community partnership initiatives.
These collaborative showcases have scaled across the community as powerful tools to share data, highlight work, gather feedback, and connect community members to initiatives where they can invest time, money, or talent. Our community partner action initiatives gain visibility and momentum through these structured events.
Who Should Attend the APC?
The Accountability Partners Council welcomes:
- Community partners engaged in advocacy for health equity
- Organizations committed to equitable education
- Anyone interested in collaborative community partnership action
Join us to amplify your impact through structured collaboration.
What is the Voting Protocol?
KConnect’s Voting Protocol ensures transparent decision-making through table and individual voting processes, small and large group discussions, and structured feedback mechanisms.
Originally designed for the APC, this protocol now empowers community partner action across various initiatives. The protocol ensures all voices are heard and consensus is built around priorities that matter most to our community.
Upcoming Events
Join these collaborative opportunities to shape community initiatives and create positive impact. Our next Gallery Walk will feature breakthrough projects ready for scaling.
Gallery Walk Recaps
Explore recent collaborative sessions where partners advanced meaningful outcomes through collective wisdom.
Our Gallery Walk events represent a cornerstone of community partner action, providing structured opportunities for organizations to showcase their initiatives and forge new collaborations. These sessions have proven instrumental in identifying service gaps, celebrating successes, and aligning resources toward shared goals in advocacy for health equity.
APC Resources
Access tools and guides to enhance your participation in the Accountability Partners Council.
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