“Project Connect is a helpful framework for making space for connection in the workplace. The program takes away the need for community members or leaders having to figure out conversation starters or an inclusive group structure on their own. The program is flexible enough to adapt to our specific needs and has been well worth the investment of time, energy and money.”

—Kris Mereigh, Director of Wellbeing, Corporate law firm

“Fantastic program that truly helps individuals and organizations build interpersonal skills and comradery in any group. As the CEO of Valley ENT, I have seen huge benefits from implementing this program. I can't speak highly enough about our experience. The support and care from the ProjectConnect staff as we implemented the program was superb. The program is clear and easily adaptable to specific organization needs.

In society today, so much attention is paid to mental health issues, yet few programs actually address ways to tackle the problems. ProjectConnect gets at the underlying problem and provides a simple and effective plan for decreasing isolation and increasing positive interactions leading to better office culture, employee satisfaction, and less turnover. This has been our organizations experience. Whether your organization needs a lot of help or your group is strong and looking for ways to make relationships stronger—this is the program is a great fit!”

—Geoff Howard
CEO Valley ENT

“After the pandemic we knew we needed to prioritize staff connection and hired Jessica to provide ProjectConnect Facilitator Certification Training. The feedback from ProjectConnect group participants has been overwhelmingly and unequivocally positive. Every single participant said they would recommend the program to a friend and noted benefits such as getting to know colleagues beyond the day-to-day and giving and receiving support. Next year we plan to expand ProjectConnect to the entire Bowdoin College staff/faculty community.”

—Katie Toro-Ferrari
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Student Life, Bowdoin College

“Participating in ProjectConnect was hugely helpful for my morale and motivation. As someone who is very efficiency-oriented, I don’t always prioritize making new connections. However, as a member of a ProjectConnect group, I met some excellent new colleagues, learned a lot about colleagues I’ve known for years, and felt authentically connected with all of them. I enjoyed ProjectConnect so much that I’ve recently become a facilitator myself!”

—Adam Ortiz

“It was a wonderful experience. I loved meeting new people and learning new perspectives! It nourished my outlook and my spirit.”

—Kathy Whittemore

“ProjectConnect was such a great experience to engage with colleagues in a meaningful way, which felt like a great growth opportunity. As a result of this program, I have more practice with authenticity in interactions and will carry that skill into other professional and personal relationships.”

—Scott Howard
Associate Dean of Students, Amherst College

“It was great to listen, learn, and get to know others. I was able to find shared interests, values, and perspectives and learn from those who are very different from me. I appreciated stepping out of my comfort zone and collectively creating space for vulnerability and authenticity.”

—Lauren Kelly

“It helped me think of the people in the hallways as more than just names. I learned a lot about those in my group and am happy to have them as new friends.”

—Employee participant

“We were able to get to know each other on a more personal level and on light and heavy topics both. I cannot remember the last time I laughed so much at the firm!”

—Employee participant

'“It was lovely to take time with people I don't get to work with to really open up and get to know each other and be vulnerable and supported. It was such a positive and kind environment.”

—Employee participant

“Being vulnerable with people who you perceive a certain way from their status/roles/emails and seeing their vulnerable side also. Sharing and realizing we are in similar places and not alone in our feelings! The energy and sincerity, prompts and cards we used were terrific.”

—Employee participant

"As someone who started working in the summer of 2020, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to make connections at work. Project Connect served as a perfect venue for me to branch out and meet people at Covington."

—Julie Y.

“I definitely feel more supported knowing the people I do now. I think that kind of connection would be great to have across campus and this was a great start to that.”

—Employee participant

“The questions were great! People opened up really quickly with each other. Even though I'm introverted, I felt like it was an easy going group that was easy to open up with. So I hope that I can take that same energy and apply it when I meet more people across campus.”

—Employee participant

“It was so nice to see how open and supportive the group was. I enjoyed getting to know co-workers better.”

—Kim Roeder