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Strategic Outreach and Strategy
The foundation of any strong advocacy or outreach effort? The right partners—and a plan to reach them.
With over 20 years in the health and human services policy sector, I know how to navigate this complex, ever-changing world. Whether you're a health-focused organization or looking to collaborate with one, I’ll help you craft a smart, targeted strategy and connect you with the people who matter.
I’ve worked with health care associations, hospitals, providers, and plans to build outreach campaigns that land—with the right message, for the right audience, at the right time.
I’ve helped organizations build powerful partnerships with:
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Hospitals and health systems
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Community clinics and providers
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Voluntary health organizations (think AHA, ACS, and more)
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Mental health and behavioral health advocates
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Children’s health organizations
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Equity-driven health coalitions
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Provider and trade associations
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Managed care and health plans
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Federal and state agencies
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Health policy leaders and lawmakers at every level
Need to build a coalition, find common ground, or get your message to the right decision-makers? That’s my jam. Let’s get to work.
TESTIMONIAL
“Having Bethany on your team is like hiring three people. You get a superb project manager, setting strategy and also tracking the details. You get a networker, an intuitive extrovert, who can make connections with the hard-to-reach or the key stakeholder. And you get a worker bee - someone who simply gets the job done and done right.”
— Katherine Blauvelt, Former Field Director, US Senate
LGBTQ Community Outreach and Support
The LGBTQ community is not just resilient—it’s strategic, organized, and deeply committed. As a proud LGBTQ advocate and leader, I’ve built trust, cultivated partnerships, and energized engagement at every level.
I’m not just talking the talk—I live this work every day. I founded and lead Central Iowa Rainbow Families, growing it into a vibrant, supportive network of over 1,500 LGBTQ-led and affirming families across the region. I also serve as Board Chair of One Iowa Action, a statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, where I help shape policy strategy and lead coalition-building efforts. Through my involvement with groups like Family Equality and others, I stay deeply connected to both grassroots communities and national conversations—bringing that lived experience and strategic insight to every project I take on.
If your organization delivers social services, centers equity, or advances justice, you can’t afford to miss out on real engagement with LGBTQ communities.
Here’s how I can help:
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Custom LGBTQ outreach trainings and workshops
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Strategy and messaging guidance that resonates—never pings hollow
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Trusted introductions to LGBTQ organizations and leaders at the local, state, and national levels
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Access to vetted legal and policy experts in LGBTQ rights and protections
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up your engagement, my community-rooted expertise and no-fluff strategy will help you build stronger, more inclusive connections—and get real results.