For over a decade, our team has developed innovative solutions built on the bold belief that health is possible regardless of zip code, family background, or the impact of racial trauma. Combined, we have 75+ years of experience in the health sector, curriculum design, digital marketing, & operations.
Transcend is building a legacy in health communications, movement- making, marketing and advocacy through strategies and tactics that engage community members and get results. Our work and our team is embedded within the culture we serve and spans across generations. We have a proven track record of delivering impactful integrated communications programs and solutions that change health behaviors. We bridge the trust gap.
Our Founder
Nyasha Nyamapfene, MPP, MBA
Nyasha is a passionate advocate for health and human flourishing. She has a strong track record of building innovative solutions that change the narrative in BIPOC communities.
Over the past decade, she has worked with health organizations across the sector, including hospitals, health plans & MCO’s, consumer health brands, and nonprofit and government agencies. She has structured multi-year partnerships, campaigns and activations with organizations including the American Heart Association, Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago Public Schools, NBC, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Blue Cross & Blue Shield, RUSH University Medical, Northwestern Medicine, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE). She's worked with celebrities including Hill Harper and Grammy-award winning hip hop artist, Che "Rhymefest" Smith. She is the creator of the award-winning faith-based experiential health brand, Gospel Run.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Chicago.
Trust is our currency. That trust is reinforced through deep community engagement and operating values focused on impact, respect, love, and best-in-class service delivery.