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By providing world class advocacy, evaluation, and resources to transform our communities, the Institute for Ecology, Scholarship, and Health marries ecology and education for a healthier world.
The Institute for Ecology, Scholarship, and Health focuses on environmentally sustainable projects that promote nutritional health, understanding and relationships in schools and communities.
By building connections and implementing creative and dynamic solutions, we ensure access to nutritious produce, execute successful events bringing together key stakeholders, and provide assistance in grant writing and administration for organizations focused on improving the local food system in the Rio Grande Valley.
Our Services
Our Services vary according to each project, its budget, timeline and alike resources. Take a look at some of our strategies and case studies behind previous and current projects.
Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation
The experts at IESH can help you design interventions and programs to achieve desired outcomes. Informed by the latest public health research, our suite of managed services can help your team achieve the results you seek, on time, and within budget.
Event Organization
Bring your convening to life with our trusted team of event organizers. From conferences to strategic networking events, our team executes intentional gatherings that lead to results.
Strategic Community Advocacy and Engagement
Our experienced team of community leaders can advise your coalition-building, community engagement, and advocacy efforts to maximize your impact. Backed by years of experience and informed by the latest research, together we can accomplish more.
Financial Landscape Map
Let our team of analysts help you discover the various financial resources available for your enterprise. From grants to bonds, our team can help you find a wide array of public and private funds along the capital spectrum.
Latest Success: Food Summit 2024
280 attendees. Four days. 4.85 out of 5 star rating. Read reviews about the event below and check out the livestream recordings from 2023 and 2024.
“This event is an opportunity to learn from a diverse range of people in the Rio Grande Valley. It brought together people from different sectors of the food system from college students to professors, community workers to farmers and chefs, government offcials to school children. It builds opportunities for collaboration and momentum.”
Food System Vision for the Rio Grande Valley
This vision aims to guide development of more specific solutions relevant to both the challenges and cultural wealth of the region. We invite you to see it, to contribute to it, to draw hope from it, and be compelled to move towards it in your own capacities.