Who We Are

PAROS Group is a Washington, DC-based independent consulting organization that partners with K-12, higher education, and workforce development organizations to provide policy analysis and advice, conduct research, produce communication pieces for a variety of audiences, manage projects, and serve as a strategic thought partner.

PAROS Group is led by Gretchen Rhines Cheney who has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of research, policy, and school-level practice in the fields of education and workforce development. 

Why Choose Us?

PAROS Group has years of experience working on a range of issues that include identifying and helping to spread effective practices in educator preparation, professional development, and retention; career and technical education and apprenticeship; equitable access and restorative justice; postsecondary readiness and student success initiatives; and more. PAROS Group researches, collates and creates digestible content for the purpose of accelerating solutions and scaling innovative practices. 

Whether you want a strategic thought partner, a project manager, or assistance capturing learning and insights, PAROS Group can help. We are available for short-term and long-term assignments, depending on client need. 

Our Services

Policy Research, Analysis and Writing

Project Management and Facilitation

Strategic Advising and Special Projects