Strategic Infrastructure Rooted in Community Power
We help organizations build sustainable systems, strengthen authentic engagement, and gain clarity in direction and impact through a community powered approach to leadership, strategy, and operations without the need for a full time executive team.
Trusted by nonprofit leaders, public health organizations, and research-driven institutions
“It has been a pleasure working with Joyee Washington Consulting. Dr. Washington is thorough and detail oriented. Her approach is community based and displays a deep understanding community based participatory practices.”
“Our work requires extensive knowledge of health equity and social justice principles, particularly relative to improving maternal health outcomes. Working with Dr. Joyee has been a trusted partner, an innovator, and she has helped us conceptualize a plan, put it into action, and evaluate the results.”
“Joyee has brought so much knowledge and experience to our collective endeavors, and been willing to share openly and honestly in a way that helps us become better. I believe that Joyee’s approach to work represents the future of public health, and I am excited to see what she does next!”
THE TRANSFORMATION
From Overwhelmed & Under-Resourced → To Structured, Funded & Scalable
Many organizations are doing important work — but lack the systems, funding strategy, and leadership infrastructure to grow sustainably.
WE HELP YOU MOVE FROM:
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Reactive decision-making
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Burnout and bottlenecks
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Limited or unstable funding
TO:
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Clear strategy and direction
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Sustainable operations
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Diversified revenue and growth
HOW WE PARTNER WITH YOU:
Strategy & Leadership
Executive-level guidance to help you lead with clarity and direction
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Authentic engagement infrastructure that centers community power, builds trust, and creates reciprocal partnerships
Operations & Infrastructure
Systems and workflows that allow your organization to grow without chaos
Funding & Impact
Sustainable funding strategies and measurable outcomes that build credibility
WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US
✔ Community engagement expertise that builds authentic partnerships
✔ Executive-level support without full-time cost
✔ Proven results in funding, engagement, and growth
✔ Deep expertise in public health, research, and evaluation
✔ Community-centered, equity-driven approach
RESULTS ROOTED IN COMMUNITY POWER
- Supported work tied to more than $1M in funding by strengthening strategy, positioning, and credibility
- Helped organizations deepen engagement, increase participation by 50%+, and reach more than 5,000 community members
- Strengthened regional networks through membership growth, partnership development, and better engagement infrastructure
- Provided executive and operational leadership for organizations serving more than 500 leaders nationwide
Ready to transform your public health leadership?
Meet Dr. Joyee
Dr. Joyee Washington is a community-engagement strategist, public health researcher, and executive advisor who helps mission-driven organizations build infrastructure that centers community power—turning vision into structure, research into action, and authentic partnerships into measurable, sustainable impact. With nearly two decades of experience across public health, research, evaluation, and leadership, she is known for her work at the intersection of equity centered evaluation, participatory research, and organizational development. She supports leaders in building sustainable systems, strengthening partnerships, and growing their impact without replicating extractive systems or losing the people at the center of the mission.
But there’s more to this story…….
Host, The Public Health Joy Podcast
Masters in Biomedical Sciences
Masters in Public Health Education
PhD in Education Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment
Master Certified Health Education Specialist
Community-engaged researcher
Public Health Professor
Mississippi born, raised, & made
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featured speaking engagements
NATIONAL BLACK RESEARCHERS WEEK 2023
An annual celebration of Black Researchers: “Connecting Researchers to Resources,” providing participants with essential resources and tips for navigating their research journeys including qualitative and quantitative software basics.
RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE 2021
A roundtable discussion with community engaged researchers and public health professionals. This roundtable featured small group discussion and live question and answer session.
RESEARCH IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR 2020
A 3-day virtual summit with public health researchers and professionals to discuss community engagement, research processes, and sustainability in communities of color.
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