Legal knowledge isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. In a rapidly shifting political landscape, changemakers need to be equipped to interpret the law and influence policy. Join our new training: Finding & Reading the Law. bit.ly/4mnax5B #LegalTraining #PublicHealth

Listen: Audio recordings of my Democracy & Governance blog series are now available. My blog series is grounded in shared values and in examples from communities that are doing the hard work around equity, health, and shared power. More: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/democra...

I'm excited to join #PHLC2025 this week to connect with peers from across the country as we work to collectively protect and advance public health at this critical moment.

📊 New Research! With support from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social, Public Health Law Watch has released a new report tracking litigation that challenges governmental and health institution efforts to address health equity from January 2024 to May 2025. www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...

Important. If we aren't increasing capacity for #PublicHealthLaw among working public health professionals, we are missing a huge opportunity. @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is a leader in this effort.

This year as we celebrate #Pride, we are lifting up the power of resistance. Federal & state governments have been attacking LGBTQ+ communities, & #A4PH has new resources explaining these actions & offering strategies to help #PublicHealth practitioners navigate the current landscape. bit.ly/3ZKo4vz

In the final blog post in my Democracy & Governance series, I explore how shared values and relationship-building between community leaders and decisionmakers can guide meaningful policy change at the local level. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/where-p... #LocalGov #PolicyChange

Don't miss the third briefing in Act for Public Health's series which will cover executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ communities. They'll also discuss legal challenges to many of these actions, along with strategies to help public health practitioners navigate the federal landscape.

@changelabsolutions.bsky.social just held our first Accelerating Policy Change convening in Fresno, CA. It was an inspiring event where community partners & government staff shared insights from working on policy change efforts in their communities. Learn more about our #APCseries: bit.ly/3HsqybC

Even within our shifting political landscape, as federal policies like the OAA are rolled back, states & localities are shaping policies that support older adults to live full, vibrant lives. Read our blog post: It's Time to Change Our Policies on Aging. bit.ly/4jvikN3 #OlderAmericansMonth

I'm excited to share the latest entry in my Democracy & Governance blog series. This entry explains how collaborative governance practices, inclusive decision making, & responsiveness to community needs are essential in advancing #HealthEquity & #democracy. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/role-go...

Since January, the federal government has taken many actions to limit or eliminate policies that support LGBTQ+ communities. With support from #A4PH we've released a new FAQ to help public health officials & advocates better understand the effects of recent executive orders. bit.ly/42Wzmxl

The current federal administration has released numerous executive orders limiting or eliminating #DEI initiatives across the fed government. @Changelabsolutions.bsky.social's & #A4PH's FAQ can help public health officials, policymakers, & advocates better understand the effects of these orders.

Pleased to share my latest editorial in the American Journal of Public Health on what needs to be done to protect public health in the courts, ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....

As we observe National Public Health Week, we urge people across the US to recognize the indispensability of our country’s public health workers and public health infrastructure. Read @changelabsolutions.bksy.social’s statement in solidarity with HHS & CDC. www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel...

The first in-person convening of our Accelerating Policy Change series is almost here! If you’re in the region, I hope you’ll take this opportunity to grow partnerships & deepen your law & policy skills in service of thriving communities across California’s Central Valley. #APCseries bit.ly/4hs2VMP

If you’re a changemaker based in California’s Central Valley, don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies for navigating law and policy barriers to advancing community health. #APCseries

How can local policies advance real change in community health? Our new blog explores 5 key lessons from the first webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series. Learn about navigating legal landscapes, engaging communities & overcoming obstacles from policy experts: bit.ly/4bsn57X #APCseries

Recent federal executive orders are affecting public health policy, equity, and funding at all levels of government. Join Act for Public Health’s webinar on March 19 to learn about their impact and how to respond: bit.ly/43Iqk9k #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #A4PH

Tomorrow, UC Law SF is hosting Bridging the Gap: Health Justice and Exclusionary School Discipline. ChangeLab's Alexis Etow and Cesar De La Vega will be joining a panel on Identifying New Interventions to Eliminate Exposure to Exclusionary School Discipline. Register here: bit.ly/43aOuJt

In response to the recent flurry of federal executive orders, @changelabsolutions.bsky.social along with #A4PH partners created this FAQ to help readers understand executive orders, the goals and limits of their application, and how it might impact their public health work. bit.ly/4id0UEL

Now might be an excellent time to remind everyone that the evidence of demand-side benefit fraud in the US (i.e., from claimants) is incredibly weak. While benefit fraud happens, in health and welfare policy sectors, it's overwhelmingly coming from supply-side (organizations, contractors, etc.) 1/

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If you are in a position of power in health systems, please advocate that they stop complying in advance. Trans youth are losing access to healthcare before it has even be decided the EOs are enforceable.

Lasting change comes from responding to local priorities. Join our webinar The Power of Local & State Solutions to learn how to create effective local policy change that is grounded in the health needs, community goals, and lived experiences of residents. #APCseries bit.ly/4jLiFgb

“Left unchecked, misinformation continues to harm health, interferes with community literacy and access to accurate information, and ultimately undermines trust in science, evidence-based recommendations, and government institutions.” Read our article in @nulawreview.bsky.social: bit.ly/40JBqJv

Looking forward to working with @changelabsolutions.bsky.social as a new board member. Excited to support them in their continued work for Health Equity!

@changelabsolutions.bsky.social is starting the new year with exciting changes on our board! I'm pleased to welcome Alexandra Bhatti, Viengkeo Kay Bounkeua, Emily Parento, and @profwaltermac.bsky.social to our team, and I look forward to the creative leadership they will bring. bit.ly/40cjSE4

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m filled with gratitude for @changelabsolutions.bsky.social supporters & partners who have helped us advance high-impact solutions to systemic health problems. A few colleagues have shared their favorite publications from this year. Take a look: bit.ly/3OXWZzj

As the end of the year brings leadership changes to ChangeLab's board of directors, I offer tremendous gratitude to our outgoing board members for their dynamic guidance over the past many years. Please read more about their contributions in service of ChangeLab’s mission: bit.ly/3OZbzqb

To achieve food justice, we must first address the racial inequities embedded in our food system. Read our findings from Justice on the Menu in @rwjf.bsky.social new State of Childhood Obesity report: bit.ly/49hTOf7 #FoodJustice

Now more than ever, protecting and improving our democracy is critical to advancing #PublicHealth. Read the first two installments in my new Democracy & Governance blog series: www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/how-equ...

Thank you @HealthBegins for hosting this forward-looking conversation that highlights some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in the post-election landscape, and seeks to map a way forward for the public health community.

To introduce myself on Bluesky, this CDC Foundation podcast highlights my background in #HealthEquity and sheds light on some key challenges facing public health today. I look forward to connecting with colleagues from around the world here who are working to improve health in their communities.