R.D.T.H Consulting  ·  Minneapolis, MN

Transforming values into action.

Policy-driven strategy that turns non-discrimination values into anti-racist action — for businesses, institutions, and the communities they serve.

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Raised for clients since 2023
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Robert D.T. Harper, MPP — Founder of R.D.T.H Consulting
Robert D.T. Harper MPP · Founder & Principal Consultant

About the Firm

Economic scholarship,
grounded in public policy.

R.D.T.H Consulting exists to close the gap between what organizations say they value and what they actually do. We partner with small businesses, institutions, and governments to build policy, funding, and engagement strategies that create durable, equitable change — not statements, but structures.

Founded by Robert D.T. Harper, MPP, the firm brings more than twenty years of public speaking, a decade of audience engagement, and a track record of over $2 million raised from foundations, banks, and government partners since 2023.

“Robert possesses the ability to reconcile economic scholarship with public policy work.” — Dr. Samuel L. Myers Jr.
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Our Services

Four disciplines.
One standard of excellence.

01

Small Business Consulting

Policy-driven organizational change that helps small businesses grow with intention — from operations to equity commitments that hold.

02

Policy Analysis

Rigorous analysis that supports sustainable business transformation and translates complex policy into clear, actionable strategy.

03

Economic Development & Supplier Diversity

Diversifying business partnerships responsibly — building procurement pipelines that expand opportunity and strengthen local economies.

04

Public Speaking

Keynotes, panels, and facilitation shaped by 20+ years of experience — commanding rooms of any size with clarity and conviction.

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Robert possesses the ability to reconcile economic scholarship with public policy work.
Dr. Samuel L. Myers Jr. Dr. Samuel L. Myers Jr. Economist & Professor
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Robert demonstrates thoughtful listening, clear communication, and creates innovative policy approaches.
Justice Alan C. Page Alan C. Page Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court (Ret.)

Past Clients

Trusted by institutions
building equitable change.

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Media & Appearances

In the room where
it happens.

From co-hosting mayoral candidate forums on inclusive economic growth to keynoting for business and civic audiences across Minnesota.

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Robert Harper co-hosting the Small Business Matters Mayoral Forum
Small Business Matters — Mayoral Forum, Saint Paul
Robert Harper speaking at a podium
Keynote remarks
Robert D.T. Harper portrait
Robert D.T. Harper, MPP
Robert Harper shaking hands with Justice Alan Page
With Justice Alan C. Page
Robert Harper being interviewed in a television studio
Television interview
Robert Harper engaging an audience
Engaging the room

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into measurable action?

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Consultation Inquiry

Let’s build
what’s next.

Tell us about your organization and what you’re working toward. We’ll follow up to schedule an initial consultation.

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