We connect purpose-driven companies with diverse, global talent to spark innovation, expand perspectives, and fuel meaningful growth.

Who we are

At Impact Partners, we champion talent that reflects our world. As a boutique talent agency, we specialize in uplifting international students and underrepresented professionals—connecting them with organizations ready to benefit from their unique insights and lived experiences.

Rooted in strategic design and human-centered thinking, our network includes creative problem-solvers, systems thinkers, and emerging leaders ready to impact.

What we do

  • We help teams grow their design capabilities from the inside out. Whether you’re just starting to build design muscle or ready to scale human-centered thinking across the org, we offer:

    • Design Maturity Assessments

    • Tailored Upskilling Programs

    • Design Thinking & Service Design Workshops

    • Executive Coaching on Design Leadership

    • Team Enablement for Research & Strategy

    • Cross-functional Collaboration & Co-Creation Sessions

  • Build the team you need—when and how you need it. We connect companies with diverse, globally minded professionals who bring craft and cultural fluency.

    • Project-Based Engagements: Flexible talent for defined initiatives

    • Contract & Temp-to-Hire: Scalable options for evolving needs

    • Full-Time & Executive Placement: Innovation-ready professionals for long-term success

    • Work Models: Remote, hybrid, or on-site, based on your team’s needs

  • Creating access and opportunity for emerging global talent.  We equip international students and underrepresented professionals with the tools, guidance, and support to thrive in today’s creative economy.

    • Mentorship for Minority & International Talent

    • Skill-Building Bootcamps & Portfolio Reviews

    • Internships & Apprenticeships with Mission-Driven Orgs

    • Career Coaching & Placement Support

    • Professional Networking with Inclusive Communities

Featured Work

Historic Kenwood

Expanding community-led access to public transit with a scalable and sustainable model

Service Design | Journey Map | Program Implementation

WIND (Women Initiating New Directions)

Boosting the digital presence of an organization supporting justice-involved women

Content Strategy | Website Design | Storytelling

Who we support

Government

Federal, State, City

Our Partners

We proudly collaborate with mission-driven organizations across non-profit, education, public service, and healthcare sectors. Through our partnerships, we’ve created pathways for emerging global talent and helped clients meet their business goals with empathy, creativity, and cultural fluency.

Our growing ecosystem of collaborators extends across the U.S., enabling us to match the right person to the right opportunity, no matter where they come from or where they’re headed.

Private Sector

CPG & Retails, Manufacturers, Insurance, Technology, Industrial Supply

Non-Profits

Community engagement, NGO’s

How we partner

Project Based

For teams seeking specialized design or research support on key initiatives.
Clear scope, strong outcomes.

Retainer Partnership

Ongoing access to strategy and creative problem-solving talent. Ideal for evolving challenges and sustained growth

Direct Talent Placement

Build your team with diverse, innovation-ready professionals for contract or permanent roles.

What People Are Saying

“Our associate from Impact Partners has grown our online presence substantially, increased participation in our programming, and has been an integral part of our team. We’d be lost without her!”

— WIND

Get in Touch

Reach out to explore how we can collaborate and drive impactful change together.