Cindy deSa

For us, as the Virginia Department of Health, understanding the health needs across our state and identifying the trends to develop a significant strategic plan for our federal partners, Health Resources and Services Administration, is complicated work. HSI has been able to convene diverse groups of people, facilitate thoughtful conversation, and bring synthesis to a broad range of ideas. The acumen applied to keep varying perspectives moving forward, removing limiting beliefs, and developing a cohesive plan is unbeatable. There is an ethic of care and strategic partnership required for social work, and in the long-game of public health, it’s what we need. HSI has been invaluable.