Policy Expertise. Shared Power.
Real Change.
Levin Policy Strategies helps Illinois health and human services organizations turn ambitious ideas into effective policy—through strategic expertise, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and advocacy that shares power with the people most affected by policy decisions.
A Values-Driven Approach
Power Sharing
People most affected by policy decisions should have a meaningful role in shaping them. We use our policy expertise to help create pathways for affected people to raise their voices, share power, and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
Equity
Equity is both a process and an outcome. We examine who has power in policy decisions, how different communities are affected, and whether proposed solutions address—or reinforce—the inequities that shape people's lives.
Intellectual Curiosity
We bring deep expertise in policy and systems change—and the curiosity to keep learning. We dig into the details, ask thoughtful questions, and look beyond the obvious to understand the systems, relationships, and power dynamics that shape an issue.
Strategic Collaboration
Effective policy change requires more than individual relationships or isolated tactics. We work collaboratively to align strategy, strengthen partnerships, and connect policy expertise, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement in service of shared goals.
Policy in Practice
Effective policy has to work in the real world. We consider how policy will be implemented, where it may encounter barriers or unintended consequences, and what can be learned from the people and organizations closest to the work.
Policy Strategy & Leadership
From developing policy solutions to advancing legislation and ensuring effective implementation, Levin Policy Strategies provides strategic expertise throughout the policy process.
Policy Development
We help organizations understand complex policy issues, develop effective solutions, and turn ideas into actionable policy strategies. We work alongside the people most affected by a policy issue to help shape the policies that affect their lives.
Policy Implementation & Monitoring
We help organizations translate new laws, regulations, and policy initiatives into real change. We identify implementation opportunities and barriers, engage with policymakers and government agencies, and develop strategies to ensure that policy is carried out effectively and as intended.
Advocacy, Lobbying & Coalition Strategy
We develop strategies that bring the right people, relationships, and tactics together to advance policy goals. We provide lobbying and legislative advocacy, build and strengthen coalitions, engage policymakers, and support grassroots and grasstops advocacy to advance meaningful policy change.
Fractional Policy Strategy & Leadership
We provide ongoing senior-level policy strategy and leadership for organizations that need experienced policy capacity but don't need—or aren't ready for—a full-time policy leader. We help organizations anticipate challenges, identify and pursue policy opportunities, develop strategy, and turn policy priorities into action.