Turning Evidence into Influence
Welcome to Anansi Research.We are a proudly Black woman owned research consultancy turning evidence into funding, influence, and measurable impact through research-driven strategy and storytelling.
*30-minute conversation to explore your goals and next steps.
Who We Are
In Akan myth, Anansi is a god of stories who creates opportunity and gains advantage through creativity and wit. Our team does the same.
Strategic Insight. Human Stories. Real Impact.
We leverage over a decade of experience in applied research and strategic messaging to deliver engaging, human-centered and data-rich stories to increase your visibility, funding and impact. That leaves you free to breather and do the good work you're meant to do. We offer tailored consulting services in addition to our StoryLab Strategic Storytelling course, Seminars, and 1:1 trainings.
Scroll down to see who we work with, explore how we can help, or book a strategy session to get started right away.Engagements range from focused strategy sessions to full consulting partnerships.
Who We Serve: Clients & Customers
Anansi Research clients are impact-focused experts and organizations committed to positive change.
For Experts:
We help entrepreneurs, academics, and consultants communicate their expertise clearly and position it strategically to make a measurable impact. Learn more about how we support your work as a subject matter expert here:
For Organizations:
We help mission-aligned organizations clarify their impact, communicate their value, and translate research and data into funding, support and strategic action. Learn more about our work with colleges and universities, small businesses, nonprofits and foundations here:
How We Help Clients
Our approach blends strategic research and an impact-driven mindset. We use powerful visual storytelling to communicate actionable insights. We help clients achieve the following goals, and more:
Clarify your Impact Story
Strengthen Grant and Funding Narratives
Turn Research Into Compelling Messaging
Document and Communicate Program Impact
Position Your Organization for Influence and Growth
Design & Execute Research-Driven Strategy
This Is For You If:
You have data, research, or impact but struggle to communicate it clearly
You want stronger grant proposals or funding narratives
You need to show measurable outcomes to stakeholders
You want research to influence policy, funding, or decisions
Our Founder & CEO
Anansi Research is led by Dr. Chantell Frazier, nationally published researcher and strategic storytelling expert. Dr. Frazier is a research driven professional with over a decade of expertise in applied qualitative and quantitative research, translating health policy and data into stories that move people to action. Her career has focused on providing actionable insights for nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, state health departments, Congress, and government agencies including HHS, VHA, CDC, and HRSA. Her work has been published in government reports and peer-reviewed journals including Health Affairs, Aids and Behavior, the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, Military Medicine, and The Journal of Patient Experience. She believes research can improve health, advance equity and save the world.
