A THINK TANK AND CONNECTION COMPANY
The Human Connection is a think tank and connection company helping individuals and organizations bridge critical gaps—seen and unseen—to grow, heal, and thrive.
We convene diverse thinkers and doers around deep questions through our Think Tanks, and offer hands-on, holistic support through our Connection ChoreographyTM—connecting people and organizations to the resources, relationships, and systems they need to flourish.
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OUR STORY
A movement toward Radical Rebalancing through Connection to Self, Connection to Others, and Connection to Earth.
The Human Connection was born from a powerful realization: disconnection is the root cause of many of the social, economic, and health-related issues we face.
Our founder, Selam Hailu, became attuned to this deeper truth while pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology—realizing that what is often treated as isolated issues are in fact symptoms of a larger culture of disconnection. Meanwhile, in Richmond, Virginia—where she studied—the visible remnants of segregation made it clear that systemic disconnection was still shaping entire communities.
In 2018, Selam and a small group of thinkers, creators, and community builders came together around this shared awareness: disconnection—systemic and invisible—was quietly shaping lives, institutions, and opportunities.
Rather than continuing to patch the symptoms, we decided to create something radically different: a model that prevents fragmentation by designing for connection from the start. A system that would help us remember what we’ve always known—that wellness, justice, and prosperity are possible when people are truly seen, supported, and connected.
What began as a moment of clarity has evolved into a vibrant, growing community. Today, The Human Connection is a living, evolving space where people ask bold questions, design connection-centered solutions, and collaborate across disciplines, industries, and lived experiences.
Through our two-part model—a Think Tank for idea incubation and a Connection Company for hands-on support—we bring this vision to life, one connection at a time.
