We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, collaborative problem solving, and collective impact.

We help people across sectors – communities, companies, philanthropies, and governments – navigate complex, technical, and often contentious issues with clarity, mutual trust, and a steadfast focus on solutions and impact.

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Decades of building consensus and partnerships.

We build on our foundation in conflict resolution and decades of experience guiding collaborative and strategic processes to deliver lasting results for our clients and their partners. 

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Environmental, social, and governance expertise.

From PFAS science to community rights in industrial development to climate adaptation, we bring expertise on a range of sustainability, natural resource governance, human rights, and public health issues.

Our Services

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    Strategy Development for Transformative Impact

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    Collaborative Solutions for Complex Challenges

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    Catalytic Convenings

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    Horizon Scanning & Stakeholder Mapping

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    Grantmaking Strategy & Social Impact Program Planning

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Meet Our Team

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    Maya Breitburg-Smith

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    Taylor Kennedy

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“The Portage Collective truly embodies the ‘two ears, one mouth’ maxim. Taylor and Maya approach every challenge by listening deeply and learning from all perspectives to offer constructive, sustainable solutions. In addition to being thoughtful partners in design, they step into whatever roles are needed to ensure the work delivers meaningful, lasting impact.”

- Jennifer Peyser, Executive Director of a global sustainability membership organization

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