Some Of Our Work

IN THE LAB

At the heart of my work is a belief that the places we work and the way we lead can - and must - reflect our values.

Whether I’m facilitating a workshop, building tools with a team, or guiding strategy behind the scenes, my goal is always the same: to create space for transformation that’s both meaningful and manageable. The case studies below highlight what that looks like in action - real organizations, real impact, and real change.

PROOF IN PRACTICE: CASE STUDIES

STRENGTHENING ETHICAL PRACTICE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

The Challenge

Ethical decision-making in public health is rarely simple—and as the field evolves, especially with new technologies and shifting infrastructure investments, public health leaders need clear, practical tools to navigate complex questions around equity, power, and responsibility.

Health Resources in Action (HRiA) contracted me to provide technical assistance for Region 1 Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) activities. The aim: strengthen internal and external capacity for ethical analysis, organizational culture change, and responsible innovation across the region.

Our Approach

My support included three core areas:

  • Training & Facilitation for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Ethics Advisory Committee

  • Internal Capacity Building for HRiA staff on ethics and culture

  • Technical Assistance to Region 1 PHIG recipients on public health ethics and responsible use of AI

The Work   

So far, we’ve collaborated on:

  • Ethical Analysis Roadmap – Developed a tool to guide public health professionals through real-time analysis of ethical questions

  • Workshop Series – Delivered two foundational Public Health Ethics webinars:
    • Grounding in Theory
     • Roadmap to Practice

  • Training for Mass DPH Ethics Advisory Committee – Increased member confidence and readiness to apply a public health ethics framework in their committee work

  • AI Policy Guidance – Served as a reviewer for a public health-focused AI policy template to support responsible innovation

Impact Snapshot      

Ethics Webinar Series

  • 100% participant satisfaction

  • 100% agreed that equity and ethics learning goals were met

  • Breakout sessions and interactivity noted as especially effective

Mass DPH Ethics Committee Training

  • 24% average increase in knowledge and confidence

  • 8/10 average training effectiveness rating

  • Greater clarity on the distinction between medical and public health ethics

  • Increased readiness to participate meaningfully in ethical analysis

Wonderful presentation! Thank you for creating the space for us to have these discussions! You also chose some really insightful group activities!”
– Webinar participant

Tools & Takeaways:

Participants received:

  • The Ethical Analysis Roadmap (tailored to the public health context)

  • A library of real-world examples and discussion prompts

  • Access to ongoing support through HRiA’s TA channels

What’s Next?

As infrastructure investments continue and AI becomes more integrated into public health, the need for ethics-informed, equity-centered practice is only growing. I look forward to deepening this work with HRiA and Region 1 partners to ensure that values like transparency, justice, and inclusion aren’t just aspirational—they’re operational.