Founder & Principal Consultant
Brandon Evans
Brandon is an accomplished outreach and engagement strategist with a proven track record of helping communities and organizations move from vision to action. His career includes over a decade and a half of coalition building, community organizing, cross-sector partnership creation, and program development.
Strategic outreach & grassroots engagement
Sustainable infrastructure and green stormwater initiatives
Small business and workforce development
Public sector and nonprofit program strategy
He has worked closely with municipal agencies, regional organizations, community-based groups, and philanthropic partners to design initiatives that uplift communities, improve quality of life, and expand access to resources.
United We Build reflects Brandon’s belief that meaningful change happens when people feel connected to the process, respected in the conversation, and empowered to shape solutions.
Numbers that speak for themselves
Our measurable results at a quick glance
We focus on delivering impact you can see and track. These numbers highlight the trust our clients place in us and the tangible outcomes we’ve achieved together.
15+
Over a decade of consulting experience, helping companies navigate challenges and seize new opportunities with confidence.
50+
Hundreds of successful projects completed, each delivering measurable outcomes that drive growth and long-term impact.
97%
The majority of our clients choose to return for new engagements, trusting us to support their next stages of growth.
Our Story
About United We Build
United We Build was founded to bring clarity, connection, and collaboration to the work of equitable community and economic development. Rooted in over 15 years of experience in coalition building, sustainability communications, and business development across Chicago and beyond, our mission is simple:
to help partners engage communities with intention, communicate with impact, and implement programs that strengthen resilience.
From large-scale sustainability initiatives to small business empowerment programs, our work sits at the intersection of community trust, strategic partnerships, and systems-level problem solving.
Community Trust
We dive below surface-level symptoms to find core patterns — and we move fast on what matters.
Strategic Partnerships
We don’t lecture. We collaborate. Our work is always shaped by your goals, your people, and your context.
Problem Solving
Markets change, and so should your strategy. We build flexible solutions that evolve with you.
Our Clients
Trust. Collaboration. Impact.
Through culturally informed engagement, strategic messaging, and clear communication, we help organizations strengthen relationships, unlock resources, and create initiatives that communities believe in and benefit from.
Let’s Chat
discuss your challenges and opportunities
Whether you’re launching a new initiative, expanding an existing program, or building partnerships for sustainable growth, United We Build ensures your vision is understood, supported, and implemented with measurable results.