About CRSC-PH

The Center for Advanced Research on Social Norms and Systems Change in Public Health (CRSC-PH) exists to help public health systems become more effective, equitable, and responsive to lived realities.

We focus on the intersection of:

Our work is grounded in both rigorous research and deep respect for community wisdom, recognizing that durable change emerges when evidence, practice, and lived experience are in conversation.

Our Story

CRSC-PH was founded by Dr. Robsan Tura, a public health executive and researcher with years of experience working across community, national, and global levels.

Dr. Tura’s work has focused on:

  • Diagnosing and shifting harmful social norms related to health and wellbeing
  • Supporting systems change in complex public health environments
  • Building leadership capacity grounded in equity, humility, and accountability
  • Bridging research, policy, and practice to reduce disparities

CRSC-PH grew out of a simple conviction:
> Healthy systems require both sound evidence and deep attention to power, narrative, and relationships.

How We Work

Our approach is:

  • Evidence-informed – We use rigorous designs and methods but avoid “one-size-fits-all” solutions.
  • Context-aware – We attend to history, politics, culture, and identity.
  • Collaborative – We co-design with partners and communities, not just deliver reports.
  • Trauma- and equity-informed – We recognize structural violence, exclusion, and the emotional toll of working in constrained systems.

We see each project as an opportunity to generate insight, strengthen capacity, and support healing and transformation.

Our Values

  • Dignity – Every person and community deserves to be treated with respect and care.
  • Justice – We are committed to addressing structural inequities, not just individual behaviors.
  • Integrity – We prioritize transparency, methodological rigor, and honest learning.
  • Solidarity – We work with partners, not over or against them.

CRSC-PH aims to be a thoughtful, reliable partner for those who are serious about making public health systems more just, effective, and people-centered.