Higher Summits Consulting

Higher Summits Consulting is a policy and strategy advisory firm dedicated to driving systemic change, fostering youth empowerment, and advancing equity-focused solutions. Founded by David K. French, a seasoned leader in policy development, youth advocacy, and community mobilization, the group brings deep expertise in shaping policies, building strategic partnerships, and designing impactful programs that create lasting social change. Core Focus Areas: Youth-Centered Policy & Advocacy - Developing and influencing policies that prevent youth homelessness, improve transitions to adulthood, and ensure equitable access to opportunities. - Advising governments, nonprofits, and organizations on best practices for youth engagement and program development. - Centering the voices of young people in policy design, ensuring lived experience informs decision-making. Strategic Systems Change & Impact Leadership - Consulting on cross-sector strategies that align government, nonprofit, and private sector efforts to maximize social impact. - Conducting gap analyses, policy reviews, and implementation strategies to create sustainable solutions. - Leading high-level engagement sessions, roundtables, and think tanks to co-create policy solutions. Why “Higher Summits”? The name represents ambition, advocacy, and transformative impact—three pillars that define the firm’s mission. Higher Summits Consulting helps organizations and communities navigate complex challenges, scale new heights in policy innovation, and reach sustainable solutions that uplift youth and marginalized populations.