Advance Policy and Drive Systems Change 

At the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, we provide strategic advocacy support that helps organizations influence policies, programs, and environments to promote health equity and community wellness. 

 

Influencing Policy Change

Our advocacy services are practical, equity-centered, and results-driven — designed to deliver measurable outcomes, not just recommendations. Whether you need policy strategy, coalition facilitation, or advocacy training, we equip your team with clear plans, tools, and implementation support to move from vision to impact. 

Policy Advocacy & Strategy 

Develop and execute focused advocacy strategies that influence policy at the local, state, and federal levels. 

What We Offer: 

  • Policy landscape analysis and opportunity assessment 
  • Strategic campaign design and implementation planning 
  • Stakeholder mapping and influence strategy 
  • Legislative navigation and regulatory strategy guidance 
  • Policy brief development and executive messaging

Deliverables: 

  • Comprehensive advocacy strategy and implementation roadmap 
  • Stakeholder engagement and power analysis report 
  • Policy recommendations supported by research and data 
  • Messaging toolkit and briefing materials 
  • Sustainability plan to maintain and expand impact 

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Advocacy Training & Capacity Development 

Strengthen your organization’s ability to influence policy and lead systems change. 

What We Offer: 

  • Legislative engagement and public policy training 
  • Advocacy messaging and media readiness workshops 
  • Leadership development for coalition and community advocates 
  • Customized training curricula aligned with your policy goals 

Deliverables: 

  • Advocacy toolkit and training materials 
  • Pre- and post-session assessment 
  • Executive summary with strategic recommendations 
  • Resource library to support ongoing advocacy efforts 

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Coalition Design & Community Engagement Strategy 

Build structured, high-functioning coalitions that advance coordinated policy and systems change. 

What We Offer: 

  • Coalition formation and governance structure development 
  • Cross-sector facilitation and leadership alignment 
  • Community engagement strategy and implementation planning 
  • Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change integration 
  • Grassroots advocacy alignment and action planning 

Deliverables: 

  • Coalition governance framework and engagement plan 
  • PSE strategy toolkit and implementation resources 
  • Community input synthesis with actionable policy recommendations 
  • Participatory Action Research (PAR) findings report with community-driven priorities and implementation recommendations 
  • Long-term sustainability and capacity roadmap 

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How We Work

From Strategy to Measurable Impact

  1. Strategic Assessment – We evaluate your policy goals, environment, and organizational readiness. 
  2. Roadmap Development – We design a structured plan with clear milestones, roles, and measurable objectives. 
  3. Implementation Support – We provide facilitation, advisory services, and technical expertise to advance execution. 
  4. Measurement & Sustainability – We assess progress and strengthen long-term capacity to sustain policy and systems impact.

Why Organizations Choose Our Advocacy Services 

Proven Expertise. Practical Implementation. Measurable Results. 

  • Proven impact in advancing policy and systems change. We have supported equity-centered advocacy efforts at local, statewide, and national levels — including technical assistance for CDC-supported initiatives serving 20+ organizations. 
  • Deep expertise in coalition-building and community power. Our team has facilitated multi-stakeholder coalitions and community advisory groups that shaped policy priorities and advanced systems-level change, particularly in historically underserved communities. 
  •  Track record of measurable advocacy outcomes. Our collaborative work has contributed to protecting and advancing public investment in nutrition and wellness initiatives, including efforts that reversed significant funding cuts to state nutrition incentive programs. 
  • Experience partnering across sectors. We have worked alongside and supported initiatives involving federal agencies such as the CDC and USDA, state partners including the California Department of Public Health, and national public health and equity networks. 

Ready to strengthen your policy strategy and advocacy capacity? 

Let us help you turn awareness into action. 

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