Sarah de Guia
@sdeguia.bsky.social
CEO @ChangeLabSolutions.bsky.social | Public health lawyer, collaborator, advocate | Working to advance equitable laws and policies to ensure a healthy future
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
We're excited to attend #APHA2025 in D.C. next week! Our staff will be presenting on issues that range from advocacy in the current political climate to strategies for climate change mitigation. View our full schedule below—we hope to see you there!
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We're excited to attend #APHA2025 in D.C. next week! Our staff will be presenting on issues that range from advocacy in the current political climate to strategies for climate change mitigation. View our full schedule below—we hope to see you there!
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Legal knowledge isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. In a rapidly shifting political landscape, changemakers need to be equipped to interpret the law and influence policy. Join our new training: Finding & Reading the Law. bit.ly/4mnax5B #LegalTraining #PublicHealth
September 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Legal knowledge isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. In a rapidly shifting political landscape, changemakers need to be equipped to interpret the law and influence policy. Join our new training: Finding & Reading the Law. bit.ly/4mnax5B #LegalTraining #PublicHealth
Listen: Audio recordings of my Democracy & Governance blog series are now available.
My blog series is grounded in shared values and in examples from communities that are doing the hard work around equity, health, and shared power.
More: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/democra...
My blog series is grounded in shared values and in examples from communities that are doing the hard work around equity, health, and shared power.
More: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/democra...
Democracy & Governance: The Complete Series
What does it take to build systems that serve all community members?
www.changelabsolutions.org
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Listen: Audio recordings of my Democracy & Governance blog series are now available.
My blog series is grounded in shared values and in examples from communities that are doing the hard work around equity, health, and shared power.
More: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/democra...
My blog series is grounded in shared values and in examples from communities that are doing the hard work around equity, health, and shared power.
More: www.changelabsolutions.org/news/democra...
I'm excited to join #PHLC2025 this week to connect with peers from across the country as we work to collectively protect and advance public health at this critical moment.
Are you attending #PHLC2025? We'll be presenting on issues that range from public health in the current political climate to data sharing and privacy. Check out our full schedule — we hope to see you there! www.changelabsolutions.org/news/meet-us...
September 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I'm excited to join #PHLC2025 this week to connect with peers from across the country as we work to collectively protect and advance public health at this critical moment.
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
📊 New Research! With support from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social, Public Health Law Watch has released a new report tracking litigation that challenges governmental and health institution efforts to address health equity from January 2024 to May 2025.
www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...
www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...
Health Equity Litigation Report 2025 — Public Health Law Watch
www.publichealthlawwatch.org
August 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
📊 New Research! With support from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social, Public Health Law Watch has released a new report tracking litigation that challenges governmental and health institution efforts to address health equity from January 2024 to May 2025.
www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...
www.publichealthlawwatch.org/health-equit...
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Important. If we aren't increasing capacity for #PublicHealthLaw among working public health professionals, we are missing a huge opportunity. @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is a leader in this effort.
New on FirstView: "Training Future Public Health Professional in Law: Results from a Pilot Curriculum" by Florence Pham, Jami Crespo, Montrece Ransom, and Tyra Satchell. #PublicHealth #Curriculum
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
July 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Important. If we aren't increasing capacity for #PublicHealthLaw among working public health professionals, we are missing a huge opportunity. @changelabsolutions.bsky.social is a leader in this effort.
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
This year as we celebrate #Pride, we are lifting up the power of resistance. Federal & state governments have been attacking LGBTQ+ communities, & #A4PH has new resources explaining these actions & offering strategies to help #PublicHealth practitioners navigate the current landscape. bit.ly/3ZKo4vz
June 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This year as we celebrate #Pride, we are lifting up the power of resistance. Federal & state governments have been attacking LGBTQ+ communities, & #A4PH has new resources explaining these actions & offering strategies to help #PublicHealth practitioners navigate the current landscape. bit.ly/3ZKo4vz
In the final blog post in my Democracy & Governance series, I explore how shared values and relationship-building between community leaders and decisionmakers can guide meaningful policy change at the local level. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/where-p...
#LocalGov #PolicyChange
#LocalGov #PolicyChange
Where Policy Meets Community: Advancing Health Equity Locally
Read our Democracy & Governance blog series
www.changelabsolutions.org
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In the final blog post in my Democracy & Governance series, I explore how shared values and relationship-building between community leaders and decisionmakers can guide meaningful policy change at the local level. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/where-p...
#LocalGov #PolicyChange
#LocalGov #PolicyChange
Don't miss the third briefing in Act for Public Health's series which will cover executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ communities. They'll also discuss legal challenges to many of these actions, along with strategies to help public health practitioners navigate the federal landscape.
Join #A4PH partners for the 3rd briefing in our series Navigating the Impact of Federal Actions on Public Health Practice. On 6/11 speakers from @changelabsolutions.bsky.social & @williamsinstitute.bsky.social will discuss executive orders attacking #LGBTQ+ communities: bit.ly/431kptZ
June 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Don't miss the third briefing in Act for Public Health's series which will cover executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ communities. They'll also discuss legal challenges to many of these actions, along with strategies to help public health practitioners navigate the federal landscape.
@changelabsolutions.bsky.social just held our first Accelerating Policy Change convening in Fresno, CA. It was an inspiring event where community partners & government staff shared insights from working on policy change efforts in their communities. Learn more about our #APCseries: bit.ly/3HsqybC
June 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@changelabsolutions.bsky.social just held our first Accelerating Policy Change convening in Fresno, CA. It was an inspiring event where community partners & government staff shared insights from working on policy change efforts in their communities. Learn more about our #APCseries: bit.ly/3HsqybC
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Even within our shifting political landscape, as federal policies like the OAA are rolled back, states & localities are shaping policies that support older adults to live full, vibrant lives. Read our blog post: It's Time to Change Our Policies on Aging. bit.ly/4jvikN3 #OlderAmericansMonth
May 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Even within our shifting political landscape, as federal policies like the OAA are rolled back, states & localities are shaping policies that support older adults to live full, vibrant lives. Read our blog post: It's Time to Change Our Policies on Aging. bit.ly/4jvikN3 #OlderAmericansMonth
I'm excited to share the latest entry in my Democracy & Governance blog series. This entry explains how collaborative governance practices, inclusive decision making, & responsiveness to community needs are essential in advancing #HealthEquity & #democracy. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/role-go...
The Role of Governance in Creating a Healthy Democracy
Read our Democracy & Governance blog series
www.changelabsolutions.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I'm excited to share the latest entry in my Democracy & Governance blog series. This entry explains how collaborative governance practices, inclusive decision making, & responsiveness to community needs are essential in advancing #HealthEquity & #democracy. www.changelabsolutions.org/blog/role-go...
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Since January, the federal government has taken many actions to limit or eliminate policies that support LGBTQ+ communities. With support from #A4PH we've released a new FAQ to help public health officials & advocates better understand the effects of recent executive orders. bit.ly/42Wzmxl
Executive Orders Affecting LGBTQ+ Communities: FAQs - Act for Public Health
What are some examples of recent executive actions affecting LGBTQ+ communities? The current federal administration has taken a number of actions seeking to limit or eliminate policies that support LG...
bit.ly
May 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Since January, the federal government has taken many actions to limit or eliminate policies that support LGBTQ+ communities. With support from #A4PH we've released a new FAQ to help public health officials & advocates better understand the effects of recent executive orders. bit.ly/42Wzmxl
The current federal administration has released numerous executive orders limiting or eliminating #DEI initiatives across the fed government. @Changelabsolutions.bsky.social's & #A4PH's FAQ can help public health officials, policymakers, & advocates better understand the effects of these orders.
Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility: FAQs - Act for Public Health
What are DEI and DEIA, and how do they connect to public health? The purpose of DEI and DEIA activities is typically to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities regardless of social and demographi...
bit.ly
May 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The current federal administration has released numerous executive orders limiting or eliminating #DEI initiatives across the fed government. @Changelabsolutions.bsky.social's & #A4PH's FAQ can help public health officials, policymakers, & advocates better understand the effects of these orders.
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Pleased to share my latest editorial in the American Journal of Public Health on what needs to be done to protect public health in the courts, ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....
Protecting Public Health in the Courts | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 5
American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)
ajph.aphapublications.org
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Pleased to share my latest editorial in the American Journal of Public Health on what needs to be done to protect public health in the courts, ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....
As we observe National Public Health Week, we urge people across the US to recognize the indispensability of our country’s public health workers and public health infrastructure. Read @changelabsolutions.bksy.social’s statement in solidarity with HHS & CDC.
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel...
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel...
ChangeLab Solutions Stands with HHS & CDC Workers
Statement on recent cuts to the federal public health workforce.
www.changelabsolutions.org
April 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
As we observe National Public Health Week, we urge people across the US to recognize the indispensability of our country’s public health workers and public health infrastructure. Read @changelabsolutions.bksy.social’s statement in solidarity with HHS & CDC.
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel...
www.changelabsolutions.org/news/changel...
The first in-person convening of our Accelerating Policy Change series is almost here! If you’re in the region, I hope you’ll take this opportunity to grow partnerships & deepen your law & policy skills in service of thriving communities across California’s Central Valley. #APCseries bit.ly/4hs2VMP
Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley
Explore how the process of legal and policy change can center those whose lives are most affected by the issue at hand.
bit.ly
April 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The first in-person convening of our Accelerating Policy Change series is almost here! If you’re in the region, I hope you’ll take this opportunity to grow partnerships & deepen your law & policy skills in service of thriving communities across California’s Central Valley. #APCseries bit.ly/4hs2VMP
If you’re a changemaker based in California’s Central Valley, don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies for navigating law and policy barriers to advancing community health. #APCseries
Are you working to improve the health and well-being of residents in California’s Central Valley? Would you like to expand your skills in law & policy to accelerate your efforts? Don’t miss our Accelerating Policy Change convening in Fresno, CA on 4/23. #APCseries bit.ly/4hs2VMP
Accelerating Policy Change in California’s Central Valley
Explore how the process of legal and policy change can center those whose lives are most affected by the issue at hand.
bit.ly
March 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
If you’re a changemaker based in California’s Central Valley, don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies for navigating law and policy barriers to advancing community health. #APCseries
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
How can local policies advance real change in community health? Our new blog explores 5 key lessons from the first webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series. Learn about navigating legal landscapes, engaging communities & overcoming obstacles from policy experts: bit.ly/4bsn57X
#APCseries
#APCseries
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How can local policies advance real change in community health? Our new blog explores 5 key lessons from the first webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series. Learn about navigating legal landscapes, engaging communities & overcoming obstacles from policy experts: bit.ly/4bsn57X
#APCseries
#APCseries
Recent federal executive orders are affecting public health policy, equity, and funding at all levels of government. Join Act for Public Health’s webinar on March 19 to learn about their impact and how to respond: bit.ly/43Iqk9k
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #A4PH
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #A4PH
March 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Recent federal executive orders are affecting public health policy, equity, and funding at all levels of government. Join Act for Public Health’s webinar on March 19 to learn about their impact and how to respond: bit.ly/43Iqk9k
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #A4PH
#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #A4PH
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Tomorrow, UC Law SF is hosting Bridging the Gap: Health Justice and Exclusionary School Discipline. ChangeLab's Alexis Etow and Cesar De La Vega will be joining a panel on Identifying New Interventions to Eliminate Exposure to Exclusionary School Discipline. Register here: bit.ly/43aOuJt
February 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tomorrow, UC Law SF is hosting Bridging the Gap: Health Justice and Exclusionary School Discipline. ChangeLab's Alexis Etow and Cesar De La Vega will be joining a panel on Identifying New Interventions to Eliminate Exposure to Exclusionary School Discipline. Register here: bit.ly/43aOuJt
In response to the recent flurry of federal executive orders, @changelabsolutions.bsky.social along with #A4PH partners created this FAQ to help readers understand executive orders, the goals and limits of their application, and how it might impact their public health work. bit.ly/4id0UEL
Executive Orders & Public Health Practice: FAQs - Act for Public Health
What is an executive order? Federal executive orders are written directives from the president of the United States to shape federal policy in specific ways. Executive orders are typically used to man...
bit.ly
February 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In response to the recent flurry of federal executive orders, @changelabsolutions.bsky.social along with #A4PH partners created this FAQ to help readers understand executive orders, the goals and limits of their application, and how it might impact their public health work. bit.ly/4id0UEL
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Now might be an excellent time to remind everyone that the evidence of demand-side benefit fraud in the US (i.e., from claimants) is incredibly weak. While benefit fraud happens, in health and welfare policy sectors, it's overwhelmingly coming from supply-side (organizations, contractors, etc.)
1/
1/
February 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Now might be an excellent time to remind everyone that the evidence of demand-side benefit fraud in the US (i.e., from claimants) is incredibly weak. While benefit fraud happens, in health and welfare policy sectors, it's overwhelmingly coming from supply-side (organizations, contractors, etc.)
1/
1/
Reposted by Sarah de Guia
Extraordinary resource
With our Tracker, we are now following 41 cases
1. Immigration and citizenship
2. Structure of government/personnel
3. Federal assistance
4. Civil liberties
5. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
6. Removal of information from government websites
7. Actions against FBI employees
1. Immigration and citizenship
2. Structure of government/personnel
3. Federal assistance
4. Civil liberties
5. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
6. Removal of information from government websites
7. Actions against FBI employees
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
www.justsecurity.org
February 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Extraordinary resource