The Rise of the Public Health Consultant

By JANELLE TAVERAS PHD Evaluation and Empowerment Consulting and Coaching Firm

The year 2025 has been challenging for public health, and the fragmentation in the field shows no signs of improving in the near future. This fragmentation has led to the rise of the Public Health Consultant. In a world characterized by silos, data overload, and constantly shifting health priorities, consultants serve as essential connectors, strategists, and experts who enable organizations to succeed.

Whether you are a nonprofit seeking to optimize your programs, a local health department facing regulatory challenges, or a hospital aiming to enhance population health outcomes, hiring a public health consultant is no longer just a luxury—it has become a strategic necessity. A consultant's role extends beyond merely filling gaps; it involves transforming public health systems for the better.

Continue reading to discover why organizations are turning to public health consultants, the top five ways these consultants are utilized, and a list of my top recommended consultancy firms.

Why Organizations Are Turning to Public Health Consultants

Public health consultants bring specialized knowledge, flexibility, and objectivity to the table. Here are the top reasons they are increasingly in demand and how they are being utilized:

1. Bridging Expertise Gaps

   • Consultants provide specialized skills that may be missing in-house, from epidemiology to program evaluation and health communication.

2. Strategic Planning and Program Design

   • They help organizations design evidence-based programs that align with community needs, organizational goals, and funding requirements.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting

   • Consultants translate complex public health data into actionable insights, helping organizations make informed decisions and demonstrate impact.

4. Grant Writing and Funding Support

   • Skilled in grant proposals and funding compliance, consultants help organizations secure resources and manage accountability.

5. Crisis Response and Risk Mitigation

   • During health emergencies, consultants can provide rapid assessment, planning, and implementation support, ensuring a coordinated response.

6. Capacity Building and Training

   • Consultants often train staff and leadership in best practices, leaving organizations stronger even after the contract ends.

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Here are some recommended consultants to check out:

⭐1. Women Impacting Nations Consulting, LLC (W.I.N Consulting) is a woman-owned public health evaluation and research consulting firm rooted in the mission to use health information and data-driven decision-making to ignite change and transform communities into living full and healthier lives. With over a decade of experience supporting federal, state, nonprofit, and community-based organizations, W.I.N Consulting specializes in designing culturally responsive evaluation frameworks, implementing data systems, and translating findings into actionable insight.

·         Consulting Services

·         Program Evaluation

·         Data Collection, Analysis, & Visualization

·         Applied Research & Translation

·         Strategic Consulting & Technical Assistance

📩 Contact: Simone McPherson MPH, CHES - CEO & Founder

👉 Women Impacting Nations Consulting, LLC: Posts | LinkedIn

📞 Phone: (404) 981-4025

📩 Email: winconsultingeval@gmail.com

🌐 Connect: https://linktr.ee/winconsultingllc

⭐2. Flourish and Thrive Labs is a consulting firm dedicated to a simple but powerful mission: building technology solutions by public health, for public health.

What makes us different is that our entire team comes from local health departments, so we build solutions to solve the real-world challenges we've experienced firsthand. Since 2018, our multi-person team has been focused on practical, effective tools.

·         PH360 Platform: An innovative solution designed to give health departments a holistic, cross-cutting understanding of their operations and community data.

·         AI Chatbots: We have HIPAA-compliant AI chatbots currently in use at local health departments that are also designed to adhere to Sunshine Laws.

·         Strategic Support: Beyond tech, we also provide strategic planning, group coaching, and expert facilitation.

🌐 www.fandtlabs.com

⭐3. Shannonigans Wellness

Training and curriculum for organizations, as well as health education intervention design and evaluation

🌐 www.Shannoniganswellness.com

⭐4. The Dawn Lab

“Creating the conditions for people, organizations, and communities to thrive”

CPH and Certified Wellness Practitioner, helping people and organizations create healthier, more human-centered workforces.

Services include:

·         Leadership development and workforce capacity building

·         Organizational policy analysis and audits, and

·         Program review, as well as keynotes.

🌐 Website: https://www.thedawnlab.com/

⭐5. EP Strategies, a Woman Business Enterprise led by Elizabeth Peck, offers expertise to nonprofits, governmental agencies, and Grantmakers.

Elizabeth (Liz) leverages over 20 years of experience in systems change work to meet her clients needs in a changing landscape. This may include public policy programming, training and strategy, grantmaking processes and evaluation, data analysis and communicating for action, or managing complex projects and building campaigns. Liz is collaborative, thoughtful, and thorough with high standards for integrity and excellence. She applies an equity and community centered approach to her work.

Please visit her website for more on how she can partner with you to expand your capacity, serve on your team, or deliver on discrete projects. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

🌐 Website: https://www.peckpolicystrategies.com/home

CPH and Certified Wellness Practitioner, helping people and organizations create healthier, more human-centered workforces.

Services include:

·         Leadership development and workforce capacity building

·         Organizational policy analysis and audits, and

·         Program review, as well as keynotes.

🌐 Website: https://www.thedawnlab.com/

⭐EP Strategies, a Woman Business Enterprise led by Elizabeth Peck, offers expertise to nonprofits, governmental agencies, and Grantmakers.

Elizabeth (Liz) leverages over 20 years of experience in systems change work to meet her clients needs in a changing landscape. This may include public policy programming, training and strategy, grantmaking processes and evaluation, data analysis and communicating for action, or managing complex projects and building campaigns. Liz is collaborative, thoughtful, and thorough with high standards for integrity and excellence. She applies an equity and community centered approach to her work.

Please visit her website for more on how she can partner with you to expand your capacity, serve on your team, or deliver on discrete projects. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn.

🌐 Website: https://www.peckpolicystrategies.com/home

👉 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-peck-a7086341/