"Elma guided us through an ambitious, multi-partner project with exceptional care and generosity in her role as our Critical Friend. From inception to completion, she offered insightful and comprehensive reflections, providing honest and constructive feedback that fostered the project's growth and enhanced outcomes for all involved. Her approach—offering candid insights while maintaining a supportive, non-judgmental stance—created a safe space for learning and development. This experience significantly enriched our team's capabilities and has had a lasting impact on our community engagement work more widely."