Our research brings leaders clarity around complex planning, policy making and communication challenges. We are proud to share a collection of projects that demonstrate how our work has helped bring about meaningful results for our clients and their communities.
DHM partnered with WSAC to deliver a comprehensive, Legislature-directed study exploring funding for a statewide promise program—research grounded in national policy research, expert insights, and actionable recommendations.
Since 2011, DHM Research has partnered with Northwest RiverPartners to track public opinion on hydropower across the Northwest.
Facing a significant budget shortfall in spring 2025, Portland’s City Council partnered with DHM Research to conduct a multilingual, citywide survey that asked residents to make real tradeoff decisions between essential services and revenue options—yielding nuanced insights that helped leaders navigate difficult funding choices with community values at the center.
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization that helps Oregon ratepayers use less energy, save on energy costs, and move to renewable resources.
To address critical funding shortfalls for emergency services after a failed levy attempt, the City of Gresham partnered with DHM to conduct in-depth research to understand voters’ concerns and priorities.
To support informed legislative decision-making, DHM partnered with the Oregon Association of Water Utilities (OAWU) to assess the infrastructure, financial, and operational needs of small and very small community water systems across the state.
With a new executive director, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) wanted to maximize the effectiveness of its internal and external communications.
Clean Water Services is the water resources management utility for more than 500,000 residents in urban Washington County, Oregon as well as for small portions of Multnomah and Clackamas counties.
DHM partnered with DH to help shape a statewide mental health campaign for Washington adults 55+, using survey and focus group insights to ensure the final creative—Find Your People—was grounded in the voices of those it aimed to reach.