Featured Projects

Featured projects include both quick highlights and in-depth case studies. Not sure where to start? Each project tells a story—about collaboration, problem-solving, and building more inclusive, human-centered learning experiences. Click any project to explore the strategies, impact, and real-world results.

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Supporting Students in Alternative Settings

A deep-dive case study exploring how collaborative strategies can transform learning environments for students in alternative education. See the real-world process, challenges, and outcomes.

Beyond Compliance: Embedding DEI in Organizational Culture in Times of Change

Designed for HR leaders, managers, and DEI advocates, this virtual, instructor-led course transforms good intentions into practical, lasting change.

Advocating for Your Child: A Guide for Special Education Parents

A practical guide for caregivers and educators, featuring adaptable tools to support student voice and family-school partnerships.

The Generational Spectrum: Navigating Workplace Diversity

A blended learning solution for building understanding and collaboration across generations in the workplace.

Client Voices

  • Collaboration in Action

    As a seasoned marketer entering the field of soft skills education for the first time, I knew I needed guidance from someone who not only understood the landscape—but genuinely cared about youth development. I met Amy Cowan during an online webinar, and from our very first exchange, I could tell she brought not just expertise, but heart.

    Amy immediately jumped in—sharing research, breaking down unfamiliar terms, and offering clear, actionable next steps. She helped me connect the dots between my vision and the real-world needs of students and educators. Her generosity, strategic clarity, and ability to connect the big picture with practical steps made a huge difference.

    If you’re looking for a partner who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in making a difference, Amy is exactly who you want in your corner.

    Wendy Verna, President and Founder, Octo Design Group