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Bring your organization's goals from concept to fruition.
Experience
CEO Anna Leonard, MPH brings a wealth of experience working with private and public organizations. She specializes in advancing real and durable solutions to complex problems.
Proven Track Record in Federal Budget Policy
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Expertly managed a $10+ billion budget policy portfolio.
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Advised on congressional negotiations for life-saving initiatives, including the national expansion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Successfully advocated for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal appropriations for the 988 Lifeline between 2021 and 2023.
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​Deployed exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
"HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline"
American Association of Suicidality
Results-Focused Commitment to Equity in Government
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Successfully advocated for substantial racial equity reforms to the federal Presidential Management Fellow program.
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Demonstrated exceptional leadership over 18 months coordinating and leading a diverse collective of Fellows and alumni.
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Applied determination and grit to continue efforts to hold the PMF program accountable to address substantial and systemic racial inequities known by the program.
"OPM vows to improve PMF program amid ‘unacceptable decline’ in diverse candidates"
Federal News Network, June 23, 2021
Expertise in Data-Driven Policy Recommendations
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Advocated for use of historical research to inform neighborhood economic development analyses.
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Conducted data-driven economic analyses for several large cities to foster healthy retail and food access for historically underserved neighborhoods.
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Determined that fast food moratoriums are ineffective in increasing nutritious foods, influencing policy decisions by the Washington, DC Mayor's office.
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Conducted economic analyses and focus groups in Flint and Detroit, MI. The Flint report has informed strategy and improved funding opportunities to expand healthy food access in north-end Flint, Michigan in the aftermath of the lead crisis. The Detroit report is being used to improve retail corridors.
"Detroit Neighborhood Retail Opportunity Study"
Streetsense, 2018
Services
Indicator Consulting offers a suite of services tailored to the unique needs of your organization. Each service offered includes sustainability analyses to ensure that the work continues beyond the length of your time with us.
Organizational Assessment & Strategy Development
Functional and Effective Strategic Planning
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Diagnostic organizational analysis
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Grant and Funding Landscape Analysis
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Collaborative Strategic Planning
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Strategy Implementation
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Visualization Creation
Program & Policy Design
Collaborative Policy Development
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Environmental Scan
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Policy Analysis and Collaborative Policy Development
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Advising on Program Design and Implementation Support
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Creation of Logic Models, Metrics, and Outcome Frameworks
Outreach & Communication Strategy
Tailored and Simplified Communication Strategy
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Diagnostic Analysis
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Internal and External Communication Strategy and Implementation
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Written/Verbal Communication Deliverables
Get in Touch
Have a question or want to know more? Reach out! Indicator Consulting stands ready to assist you reach your loftiest organizational goals.
919-236-4628