In Tandem Partners with Hopelab to Build a Thriving Future for Youth

In Tandem is proud to announce our new collaboration with Hopelab, a researcher, convener, and science translator dedicated to fostering greater mental and well-being outcomes for young people. Hopelab envisions a future where young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives. 

Our partnership focuses on collaborative change and empowerment for youth, working together to build a more inclusive and equitable future. By partnering with In Tandem, Hopelab gains valuable access to youth perspectives that directly shape their strategy and approach, ensuring their work truly aligns with the needs and voices of the communities they aim to serve.

Organization spotlight

Hopelab is a funder, connector, and science translator that supports and builds equity-centered solutions for the mental health and well-being of Black, Brown, and Queer young people. By joining forces with entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and young changemakers, Hopelab is building a more equitable future for underserved communities, fostering resilience, and supporting the mental health needs of the next generation.

Project overview

Through this collaboration, In Tandem Youth Partners will play an active role in shaping Hopelab’s work. Here’s how we’re engaging:

• Involvement in Strategic Planning: In Tandem Youth Partners will contribute to Hopelab’s strategic planning, offering direct insights that guide their goals and initiatives.
• First Impact Project: Youth Partners will participate in co-interpreting and co-distilling survey findings, providing key insights from an LGBTQ+ youth perspective to enhance Hopelab’s understanding of youth needs. We’re excited to facilitate three 1-hour group interviews with 5-7 Youth Partners per session, each engaging with recent study findings. For those who prefer 1:1 settings, we’re also offering individual interview options.
• Future Engagement Opportunities: We’re exploring ways for Hopelab’s HBCU Translational Science Fellows to collaborate with In Tandem Youth Partners on research-related projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academic and real-world applications.

Why In Tandem?

“By partnering with In Tandem, we’re able to center the voices of young people in ways that shape not just our findings, but our entire approach to digital health and well-being.” Amy Green, Ph.D., Head of Research at Hopelab

In Tandem’s commitment to co-creation with youth gives Hopelab something invaluable: authentic perspectives from young people who directly shape each project. This partnership goes beyond gathering insights; it empowers youth—especially those from LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities—to meaningfully influence Hopelab’s work. By involving Youth Partners in strategic planning and research interpretation, In Tandem ensures that Hopelab’s initiatives are both innovative and grounded in real youth experiences.

Additional learning

If you’re interested in learning more about Hopelab, check out the additional resources below and follow them on socials.

https://hopelab.org/

https://hopelab.org/investments/

https://hopelab.org/hbcu-translational-science-fellowship/

https://hopelab.org/2024yibh/

https://hopelab.org/insights/ 

https://hopelab.org/research/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hopelaborg/