Support for policy solutions to advance community health using a
social determinants of health framework through an equity lens

Legal and policy research to assess state and local laws and policies
that impact community public health priorities

Identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities in existing laws and
policies to make progress in specific community health needs

I have worked with Mary and Natasha for over 7 years. I live and serve in a small rural County in Southwest Kansas and my community, like many others, does not appreciate change – even if it might be for the better. Policy, Systems and Environmental change work did not make sense to many of my fellow community members. Read More

Seed 2 Roots has been an invaluable part of the Design Team for our Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative. The breadth and depth of the policy technical assistance they provide to our grantees is truly helping to transform the way we work on health issue in Kansas so that changes are both equitable and sustainable.

I have worked with Natasha and Mary for quite some time to create positive community policy changes. They have been able to provide me crucial information to build community organizing efforts on a strong legal foundation. The conversation with elected officials quickly shifts from exploration to action when I tell them that public health lawyers helped create the draft policy based on community member input.

“Natasha and Mary are a dream team and I have enjoyed collaborating with them to promote healthy food in food pantry settings. Their policy expertise is unique and a value-add for community organizations and non-profits.”