Policy & Advocacy
How We Engage in Policy
CITE Foundation contributes to policy through approaches that center community voice and lived experience:
community listening and insight gathering
policy briefs and recommendations
participation in advisory groups and coalitions
collaboration with advocacy organizations
leadership development that strengthens community governance
engagement with local, state, national, and global legislators
Our policy work is grounded, relational, and informed by the people most impacted.
Desired Policy Impact
Community-Centered Research Policy
ensuring research systems reflect community realities and lived experience
Health Equity & Access
expanding access to care, reducing barriers, and strengthening pathways to services.
Trust & Governance
strengthening transparency, accountability, and community partnership.
Public Health Communication
improving clarity, cultural grounding, and reach.
Workforce Development Policy
elevating community leadership as essential infrastructure.
Who We Partner With
We collaborate with partners committed to equity, trust, and community‑centered systems:
Legislators and policymakers
Advocacy organizations
Health systems
Research institutions
Community‑based organizations
Local, national, and global coalitions
These partnerships ensure that policy recommendations are grounded in real community insight and aligned with global health equity goals.
How to Collaborate With Us
Organizations and policymakers can partner with CITE Foundation to co‑develop policy recommendations, gather community insight, or strengthen governance structures.