“[Convergence] has been quietly connecting people with different priorities, beliefs and political leanings to build trust and foster relationships, so they can find pathways for cooperative action… The process requires skill to manage, but it’s not magical. Convergence has shown it can be repeated with reliable consistency.”

“I’ve seen Convergence at work as a former dialogue participant and now Board member. Dialogue by dialogue, they are fundamentally rebuilding the fabric of this country. As we all navigate the current moment of anxiety and uncertainty, I take great comfort that Convergence is driving authentic, productive and transformational dialogues that combat the deep divisions entrenched in our communities and inspire hope, drive sustainable change, and remind us of our shared humanity.”

“For the many Americans who have lost faith in our institutions, it’s powerful to see decision-makers demonstrate a genuine commitment to solving problems. Every day, Convergence proves that resolution of our nation’s most intractable disagreements is possible and builds a foundation of consensus for all of us at every level of civic life.”

“As a young person, Convergence gives me hope because it is focused on solving problems and putting the country first. At a moment when our country needs urgent solutions, Convergence is answering the call with nonpartisan deliberation and policy resolution.”

“What I saw was that people and groups with divergent points of view on big problems agreed on ends but disagreed on means. They literally had no place to sit down and discover that underneath it all, there were potentially powerful areas of common ground. Once you recognize this and you see the humanity of people, you can’t stereotype them and dismiss their point of view.”

"There is a Mark Twain quote that reads, 'Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.' Convergence is doing something about it and they're doing the right thing. It is extremely difficult to get people to reason and identify together, and Convergence has realized that the best way to get people to think straight is to build relationships."

"I was unfamiliar with Convergence and what type of process could help soften ground between entrenched political positions and groups. What a delight it was to find out."