Talk A Mile hosts 1:1 conversations that build bridges, deepen connections and develop youth into civic leaders.
We elevate the voices of students by pairing them with police, civic leaders and educators for 1:1 conversations where they walk and talk together. Because real change starts when we share perspectives to find common ground.
Talk A Mile measures impact through participant surveys, debriefs and participation numbers.
Participants from 5 cities and we're expanding to more
Sentiment score of participants feeling “seen and heard”
Likelihood to recommend participating in Talk A Mile
of new Portland police officers participated since 2022
Are likely to be more civically engaged in their community
May 7, 2026
For our nation’s 250th anniversary, perhaps the most patriotic thing We the People can do is come together for conversation and community. It’s an invitation to connect and contribute. If We the People want a more perfect union, we will only get there one step, one conversation, one mile at a time. Join Talk A Mile on the 4th of July as we work to bring together communities for one-mile walks and 1:1 conversations across 50 states. Walk, talk, listen, and learn with friends, neighbors and civic leaders.
May 6, 2026
(Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us podcast on BYU Radio) - Can a simple walk help bridge police & community divides? This program thinks it can. One of the requirements for new police recruits in Portland doesn’t happen in an academy classroom. It happens on a track walking a mile with a high school student. In this episode of Uncomfy, we explore “Talk a Mile,” a program bringing police officers and high school students together for a simple but powerful exercise: walking a mile side-by-side while having honest conversations.
Find out how you can host or participate in upcoming events. We are currently hosting programs in Portland, Denver, Seattle, Hillsborough, Vancouver, Gresham. Give us a shout if you're interested in joining or if you'd like to bring Talk A Mile to your community.
Help us expand our programs and impact to more communities. We have a simple, science-backed, scalable program. We'll provide toolkits and training to support hosts that want to try our model for stronger and more connected communities.