KConnect
Accountability Partners Council
Join us at the May Accountability Partners Council
The Accountability Partners Council (APC) is a biannual convening that brings together cross-sector stakeholders as well as the KConnect Network to bring all the work together and make decisions collectively using the KConnect Voting Protocol. It’s the space where KConnect’s work gets shaped and refined in ways that could not be conceived individually or within the workgroups. The content that comes before the APC is developed by the KConnect Network and elevates systemic coordination, alignment, and innovation.
This convening will serve as a critical moment for our network. Together, we’ll explore and make a collective decision about whether KConnect should formally support specific ballot initiatives expected to be introduced for 2026. This is a unique opportunity to align our values, elevate community voice, and ensure our collaborative efforts translate into meaningful policy impact. Your presence and perspective are essential to this discussion.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
Thank you to the Grand Valley State University Office of the Provost for sponsoring this event!
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Who should attend the Accountability Partners Council?
Anyone affiliated with the KConnect Network and its community partners or interested in the showcased work.
What is a Gallery Walk?
A Gallery Walk originated as a part of the Accountability Partners Council, where multiple stations highlight the work of Cross-Cutting Workgroup, or Align and Design Team. A station may also focus on metrics from the Data Dashboard, community partner work, or other initiatives that KConnect may be part of or support. While Gallery Walks were once a specific part of the APC, they have scaled across the community to share data, highlight work, gather feedback, and connect community members to initiatives so they can invest time, money, or talent. You can view an example of a Gallery Walk here.
What is the Voting Protocol?
KConnect’s Voting Protocol is a set of established rules and procedures that determine how decisions are made at KConnect’s Accountability Partners Council through a voting process. This protocol ensures that the decision-making process is transparent and allows participants to share their honest feedback through table and individual voting as well as small and large group discussions. While originally unique to the APC, the KConnect Voting Protocol is now used across the community to make decisions.
