Translating the Process to Influence Decision-Makers
Context is everything. It provides information that helps you interpret conditions, and it helps you optimize decisions. We offer a multidisciplinary lens that incorporates a health-in-all-policies framework to align stakeholders, interests, and sectors.
Public Policy
Whether your goal is passage of state law or a change to administrative policy, we're here to assist. We help you assess your short and long-term goals and provide the analyses, strategies, and tactics to help you achieve your objectives.
Advocacy
If coalition building is your priority, we provide organizing methods that enable you to identify a winning team. We help you navigate the people, trends, and intersections that advance your legislative agenda.
My mother always said to worry when they stop talking about you...
"During the pandemic, Deborah's work ensured nurses and other health care workers were centered in decision-making. Her leadership within Oregon's Universal Health Care Taskforce brought patient voice and health equity front and center. As a primary care provider, I know how important that is."
Rachel Prusak, MSN, APRN FNP-C
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Executive Director
"Deborah has a unique combination of expertise: policy, legislative dynamics, and engagement. I've seen her navigate some tough audiences and diverse constituencies with ease."
Eliot Fishman
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
Director, Policy and Programs Group
"Deborah's unique experiences as a nurse, policy wonk, and community advocate shine through in her health equity work. As a legislator, it's great to work with someone who understands the community impact of bills and advocates for change."
Representative Travis Nelson
Oregon House District 44
"I got to witness Deborah's deep understanding of the social determinants of health and her commitment to partnering with stakeholders to create on-the-ground initiatives for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Her leadership and mentoring helped to shape my national nonprofit leadership."
Kaiya Harris Thompson
CEO, Columbus Works, Inc.
"Deborah's policy analyses and strategies take into consideration all the moving parts. She consistently asks the questions most haven't even considered."
Tom Sinsic MSN, FNP-Retired
Health Care for All Oregon
Past President
"Deborah has been a champion for health equity for decades. She was one of the individuals that spearheaded passage of PA 653 of 2006, Michigan's health disparity law."
Dr. Othelia Pryor, PhD
Michigan Minority Health Coalition
Founder
"Deborah is an expert communicator, versed in both grassroots efforts and policy work. She understands that community outreach has to be intentional and purposeful in order to earn residents' trust and to motivate change."
Soley Berrios
One X Studios
Digital Project Manager
"Deborah has a tremendous amount of experience and expertise in strategies for improving health equity through policy and systems change. She has a unique ability to take complex, abstract concepts and make them accessible through plain language, tools, and concrete action steps."
Danielle Droppers, MSW
Oregon Health Authority
Program Manager, RHECs