Custom Consulting for Organizations & Public Agencies Working to Drive Impact
We align leaders, systems, and strategy to ensure all children, youth, and adults have the health, wealth, and community they need to thrive.
MAYA Consulting is Now VIDA Collaborative
About the Rebranding
VIDA stands for Voice, Imagine, Design, and Activate—and reflects our belief in the power of communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to live a vibrant, fulfilling life.
About Our Mission & Team
We are a Latina-owned social impact collaborative passionate about advancing wealth, health, and community for all.
A Trusted Extension of Your Team
Supporting large-scale intermediaries and state and federal agencies
Strategic Support to Amplify Your Capacity and Reach
With tighter funding and limited resources, teams need partners who can help them prioritize, align stakeholders, and move from strategy to execution. We partner with organizations and agencies to design solutions that are grounded in community voice and built to improve results within real-world constraints.
Technical Assistance
For teams that need practical support with grants, daily operations, and implementing services
Planning & Design
For teams shaping strategy and translating complexity into clear, actionable, and sustainable plans
Evaluation & Learning
For teams that need help building more strategic data infrastructure that support learning and accountability
Capacity Building
For teams that want to improve their practices and and systems to improve results
Move from Vision to Action
You know your work could have an even greater impact, but you don’t know the next best step. From insight to implementation, we help teams like yours design strategic systems that lead to meaningful outcomes.
“We came to VIDA Collaborative at a pivotal moment — we had a unique offering with real, demonstrated impact on student reading and math outcomes, but no clear path to scale it. VIDA helped us change that. We left with a sharp understanding of our impact, a realistic picture of what scaling would require, and clarity on the key decisions ahead. If your organization is trying to make sense of a complex challenge or chart a course forward, I’d wholeheartedly recommend VIDA. Their team brings both rigor and care to the work — and they’ll make sure you have what you need to move forward with confidence.”
Heidi Black
Vice President, Training, StriveTogether
“What sets VIDA apart from other consultants or partners we’ve worked with is their authenticity and deep commitment to cultural responsiveness. They show up as true thought partners and trusted community allies, bringing both strategic expertise and a genuine understanding of the communities we serve. Throughout our work together, it’s been clear they approach the project with the same level of care and ownership as if it were their own, and the deliverables reflect exactly what they promise, making the partnership especially meaningful.”
Christina Collazo
Founder & Executive Director, Todos Juntos Learning Center
“VIDA Collaborative was an exceptional partner. Their team brought strategic insight, deep listening, and a true commitment to community voice, helping us sharpen our vision and move our work forward with clarity.”
Olga Hickman
Executive Director, Bachman Lake Together
“I highly recommend VIDA to organizations committed to advancing education. Their deep understanding of the Texas education landscape has been an invaluable asset as we navigate recent legislative changes and position our work for greater impact.”
Norma Nelson
President & CEO, Readers2Leaders
Let’s Co-Design Lasting Community Impact
When we can improve access and quality across public services, we create the conditions for thriving, aligned ecosystems that advance health, wealth, and community for everyone.