DiversityTalk is a public health consulting firm advising institutions navigating complex health and social development challenges. We partner with governments, public agencies, academic institutions, and mission-driven organizations seeking durable, systems-level change.
Key Focus Areas:
DiversityTalk provides strategic advisory, research, and implementation support across health and social systems.
Our core services include:
We work directly with leadership to clarify priorities, identify constraints, and translate policy into measurable outcomes.
DiversityTalk operates in environments shaped by rapidly evolving policy, demographic, and economic conditions. We support institutions preparing for cross-border collaboration and regulatory change, strengthening systems so they are resilient, responsive, and positioned for long-term impact.
Colombia
Ireland
United Kingdom
Jamaica
Saint Vincent
Canada
America
DiversityTalk operates through a 3-part transformation architecture:
Deconstruct
We assess governance models, policy environments, institutional incentives, and systemic risks to identify the structural factors shaping health issues and organizational performance.
Design
We develop actionable strategies grounded in evidence, operational feasibility, and long-term institutional objectives. Our health policy consulting integrates equity, accountability, and performance considerations from the outset.
Deliver
We support execution through leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, and implementation frameworks that sustain transformation beyond the strategy phase.
Systems-Level Orientation
We approach health and social challenges as structural questions, examining governance, financing, regulation, and institutional culture to support meaningful and lasting transformation.
Equity as Institutional Strategy
We help organizations embed equity into strategic planning and operational decision-making — treating it as a governance and performance priority, not an afterthought.
Institutional Fluency
Our experience within complex public sector environments enables us to advise leadership effectively on high-stakes initiatives and long-range transformation.
DiversityTalk advances its work through a set of focused institutes designed to shape policy dialogue, inform institutional strategy, and respond to emerging global priorities. These platforms extend our capabilities beyond traditional consulting by supporting research, knowledge exchange, and systems innovation.
Institute for Health Systems & Policy Transformation
Dedicated to strengthening governance, advancing health policy consulting, and supporting large-scale institutional reform. The institute focuses on modernization strategies that help organizations navigate complexity while improving system performance.
Institute for Equity & Social Futures
Examines the structural forces influencing population health and social development. Through applied research and advisory work, the institute supports leaders embedding equity into governance, strategy, and operational decision-making.
Global Substance Use & Drug Policy Institute
Focuses on regulatory strategy, harm reduction, and public sector transformation consulting within rapidly evolving policy environments. The institute convenes cross-sector perspectives to inform responsible, evidence-driven approaches.
Centre for Research, Foresight & Systems Innovation
Produces forward-looking analysis on artificial intelligence (AI), health systems, institutional risk, demographic change, and emerging policy challenges. This centre strengthens DiversityTalk’s role alongside global health consulting firms contributing to long-range strategic thinking.
DiversityTalk is led by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in policy, equity, health systems, and organizational transformation.
Ika Washington is Founder and Principal Consultant of DiversityTalk, specializing in health policy, equity, and systems transformation. As a PhD researcher, she advises on global public health, social determinants of health, addiction, and drug policy, integrating culturally grounded, evidence-based approaches to support governments, institutions, and communities navigating complex social and health challenges.
Kiren Cohen is a strategic researcher and operations professional with experience supporting program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth. Her work spans content development, outreach, and coordination across health and social initiatives, emergency and disaster, and cultural resilience, contributing to impactful, culturally relevant programming and strengthening visibility for mission-driven organizations within complex policy and community environments
Meera Datta is a junior research professional with expertise in equity and community-based engagement. Her work focuses on translating evidence into practice through policy analysis, program design, and evaluation, supporting initiatives that address structural determinants of health and improve outcomes for diverse and underserved populations.
We work under defined policies that guide governance, ethics, accessibility, data security, and equity commitments. These standards shape our internal operations and client engagements.
If your organization is seeking a public health consulting firm equipped to support policy design, institutional reform, or systems-level strategy, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Visit our Contact page to start the conversation and explore how DiversityTalk can support your organization’s next phase of transformation.
