Ready to Collaborate? Let’s Build the Future Together 🌍✨


Thank you for being part of this journey! Over the past few days, we’ve shared our vision of building authentic, community-driven social change across the Southern U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Now, I want to hear from you—and I'm excited to work alongside you as we bring this vision to life.

Here are 4 ways you can get involved today:

🗣️Book a 30-minute Chat

Have a business or idea focused on social impact? Let’s chat. Whether you’re working on a new initiative or need strategic insights, we’d love to explore how our approach can support your goals. Schedule time on my calendar.

💡Share Your Ideas

What would you like to see or experience as part of this community? We’re committed to making sure our work reflects the needs and dreams of the people we serve, and your voice is key to that. Respond or write to us with ideas you have!

👯‍♀️Join Our Network

Are you a researcher, designer or community engagement professional working in one of the regions we serve? Submit an interest form to be part of our growing network of vetted experts who bring equity, diversity, and deep local insights to the table.

👀 Keep an Eye Out

I'm working on tools and conversations that I hope will be helpful to people interested in everything you've read up to this point. Keep an eye out for me in your inbox!

Together, we can ensure that our work stays true to the communities at the heart of everything we do. Let’s create something powerful—together.

With gratitude,

Keara Cormier-Hill

Founder, The South Design Research Studio


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The South Design Research Studio

The South Design Research Studio bridges community with power and capital for meaningful impact. We're a bilingual storytelling and research collaborative supporting organizations designing programs, policies, and services for communities they're not embedded in — across the U.S. South, Latin America, and the Caribbean.This is where we share stories, tools, and ideas for building more just, community-driven futures across The South. Join us.

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