COVIAN CONSULTING, INC.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Covian Consulting, Inc., established on June 18, 2003 in Orlando, Florida, is an esteemed consulting firm specializing in program evaluation and strategic communication for nonprofit organizations. Founded by Drs. Maritza E. Concha and Maria Elena Villar, the company draws from its leaders' extensive backgrounds in social sciences and public health to advance community welfare and organizational effectiveness. Dr. Concha, with roots tracing back to Peru, champions a mission shaped by observing social injustices in her homeland, which motivated her family's move to the United States. Dr. Villar, a Puerto Rican native, gained vital insights on grassroots efforts during her tenure as a health promoter in Chile. Their combined experience and academic accomplishments at the University of Miami form the backbone of Covian’s operational philosophy. Maria Elena Villar holds a Ph.D. in Communication, a Master's in Public Health from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Columbia University. Prior to Covian's founding, she served as Director of Research at the University of Miami and was also a Senior Research Scientist at Nova Southeastern University. Covian Consulting collaborates with local, state, and national partners to evaluate and articulate nonprofit programs' impact effectively. They employ both quantitative and qualitative research methods alongside community-based participatory research principles to foster strong organizational growth and strategic advancement. The firm emphasizes internal capacity building through comprehensive human resources management, financial planning, leadership cultivation, and staff development. Furthermore, Covian Consulting enhances external capacity by fostering interagency collaboration and cultivating positive relations with funding entities. Their expertise in results-oriented strategic communication ensures that organizations can adapt to local contexts while motivating their target audiences to achieve specific objectives. The firm is registered under the Florida state corporate status, filed as number P03000067584, located at 1226 Alapaha Lane, Orlando, FL, with contact numbers (305) 586-9588; (786) 231-5727; and (321) 234-1003. Maritza E. Concha serves as the president of the organization. Covian Consulting is committed to empowering nonprofits by providing tools crucial for recognizing strengths, identifying weaknesses, and achieving their missions through strategic capacity building—a mission driven persistently by a vision to instigate meaningful societal change.