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Center for Research on Systems Change and Public Health (CRSCPH)
Evidence. Equity. Action.
CRSCPH is a public health and social change consulting firm advancing equity by transforming the systems, social norms, and leadership practices that shape population health. We bridge research, practice, and policy to support sustainable, community-centered change.
Who We Are
CRSCPH works alongside communities, public health agencies, and organizations to address the structural and cultural drivers of health inequities. Our work centers systems change, social norms research, and equity-informed leadership to move beyond individual-level solutions toward lasting transformation.
What We Do
Research, Evaluation & Learning
- Equity-focused program and policy evaluation
- Mixed-methods research design
- Community-engaged data collection
- Learning agendas and continuous improvement frameworks
Intervention & Strategy Design
- Theory of Change and logic model development
- Social norms and behavior change strategies
- Community-informed intervention design
- Policy and systems-level strategy development
Leadership & Capacity Development
- Equity-centered leadership development
- Systems and adaptive leadership coaching
- Organizational culture and change support
- Facilitation of cross-sector collaboratives
Systems Thinking & Systems Change
We apply systems thinking to help partners understand and address the complex, interconnected forces that shape population health. Our work supports organizations in moving beyond siloed interventions toward equitable, adaptive, and sustainable systems change. Our systems thinking and systems change services include:
Supporting understanding of social and structural determinants of health, including how policies, institutions, and power dynamics influence health outcomes
Examining political determinants of health, such as governance, policy processes, and decision-making structures that shape access, accountability, and resource allocation
Training on equitable systems change, equipping practitioners and leaders to apply systems thinking through an equity and justice lens
Training on the equitable use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health, with attention to bias, ethics, governance, and responsible application in public systems
Applying systems change models and system characteristics, including leverage points, feedback loops, adaptation, and learning within complex public health systems
This work supports leaders, agencies, and communities to design strategies that address root causes, respond to complexity, and promote long-term transformation.
Our Work
CRSCPH’s work spans peer-reviewed research, applied evaluation, strategy design, and leadership development across areas such as maternal and child health, gender equity, community health systems, and public sector transformation.
Visit the Publications page to explore our scholarly contributions and applied research.
Partner With Us
CRSCPH partners with public health agencies, community-based organizations, academic institutions, funders, and policy leaders seeking to strengthen systems, shift norms, and advance equity.
Learn more about our approach on the About page or connect with us through the Contact page.