HCM Strategists is a public policy and advocacy consulting firm committed to working with clients that share our passion for reducing disparities and lifting lives through education and training opportunities. HCM works across the political aisle and in communities across the country. We are a group of former senior presidential and gubernatorial staff, state agency and college leaders, teachers and non-profit advocacy leaders. We are committed to removing barriers and transforming how education is delivered. Our work focuses on developing sound public policy, aligning teaching and learning practices and advancing meaningful accountability and equitable strategic financing. HCM works to support leaders and organizations that prioritize the voices and outcomes of Black, Hispanic, Native American, recent immigrant, low-income and adult students.