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Grayson Advocacy and Consulting
Bridge. Empower. Transform.
Drawing from a wealth of experience in research, survivor advocacy, and leadership, we specialize in advancing the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) field through research-driven solutions. Our approach empowers organizations, practitioners, and government agencies to utilize data-driven strategies that lead to impactful, measurable change. With the flexibility to scale and collaborate as needed, we remain committed to strengthening the field’s long-term sustainability while working toward reducing and ultimately ending gun violence.
Why Grayson Advocacy and Consulting?
Grayson Advocacy and Consulting is uniquely positioned as a leader in the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) field, leveraging professional expertise and lived experience to address the pressing challenges of gun violence. With a proven ability to navigate complex systems, government structures, and community dynamics, we develop solutions that not only respond to current needs but also create lasting, transformative impact.
Our approach combines rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research to deliver measurable, data-driven outcomes. We build on existing investments with one clear goal: to drive meaningful, lasting change. Our commitment is bold—advancing the field with strategies that ensure sustainability while working toward ending the epidemic of gun violence.
About Lynniah Grayson
Lynniah Grayson is the CEO of Grayson Advocacy and Consulting, a researcher, consultant, and advocate with extensive experience in nonprofit management, human resources, and violence prevention. As the Founder and former Executive Director of Resilient In Sustaining Empowerment (RISE), she successfully secured nearly $3 million in funding over four years, creating jobs and expanding vital services to support survivors of gun violence. In 2024, she graduated from the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Having been personally impacted by gun violence, Lynniah combines her lived experience with a deep understanding of research-driven solutions to empower the CVI field. Her leadership is dedicated to building sustainable, community-centered initiatives that drive long-term resilience and systemic change in the fight against gun violence.Our Services
Data Collection Training
Offer practical, hands-on workshops that teach CVI organizations how to collect and analyze meaningful data. This includes creating surveys, conducting interviews, and understanding how to gather real-time feedback from their communities.
Storytelling with Data
Help organizations translate their data into compelling narratives for stakeholders, donors, and community leaders. Through this service, you’ll show CVI organizations how to craft reports and proposals that use data to tell a powerful story of impact and need.
Capacity Building for Small CVI Organizations
Help smaller organizations develop infrastructure to track impact, build research systems, and use data to secure funding. Create simple tools for data collection and reporting tailored for teams without large research departments.
Program Development Using Existing Research
Guide CVI organizations on how to incorporate existing research into their programs. This involves translating research findings into practice, customizing strategies to meet community needs, and ensuring that interventions are both data-informed and context-sensitive.
Grant Support
Assist organizations and government agencies in using existing research and AI tools to apply for grant funding. This service focuses on showing how to use data to strengthen funding proposals, emphasizing sustainability and long-term planning.
Workshops & Training
Research Workshops
Teach CVI practitioners and government agencies how to use research and data to support violence prevention strategies and improve community outcomes.
Capacity-Building Training
Help organizations develop research-based systems that ensure growth, effectiveness, and impact.
Destigmatizing Research
Address the historical harm done by institutions & groups in the name of research, helping organizations and government agencies understand the importance of ethical research & rebuilding trust with the communities they serve.
Theory of Change
Grayson Advocacy & Consulting works to bridge the gap between research and practice for CVI organizations. With a focus on evidence-informed strategies and long-term sustainability, Lynniah helps organizations:
- Understand and address concerns about integrating research.
- Appreciate the power of data for enhancing impact and sustainability.
- Build confidence in using research and AI to inform their work, secure grant funding, and scale their programs.