23-0001 Recipient TA

Free Technical Assistance for 23-0001 CDC Recipients (Strengthening Public Health Systems & Services in Indian Country)

In August 2024, CDC launched Year 2 of the 5-year cooperative agreement—CDC-RFA-TO-23-0001: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian Country. Its purpose is to strengthen the infrastructure of tribal public health systems. The emphasis is on workforce, data and information systems, and programs and services. Seven Directions is excited to provide free technical assistance (TA) to 23-0001 recipients to collaboratively support their public heath efforts.

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What is TA?

Technical Assistance (TA) refers to a wide range of supports that outside professionals can provide to program staff to support program implementation. This includes resources and ideas to help staff work through challenges, plan and implement programs, and create new tools for their community. TA is not limited to support, such as computer or IT issues.‍

What types of TA does Seven Directions provide for 23-0001 Recipients?

Below we have examples of TA projects within the 4 Priority Areas of the Strengthening Public Health Systems & Services cooperative agreement. If you are unsure if your project is a good fit, please submit a TA Request Form and we would be happy to chat with you.

1. Indigenous Evaluation for Public Health Programs & Services‍

We work with programs to strengthen their ability to comprehensively meet tribal public health needs, with an emphasis on utilizing Indigenous evaluation to assess effectiveness and community impact.

Examples include:

  • How to use the Seven Directions Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit to prioritize Indigenous knowledge and values in program planning, implementation, and assessment
  • Concrete tips for collecting data through Indigenous research methods and supporting deep community involvement in public health goals

2. Foundational Public Health Capabilities‍

We work with programs to strengthen existing systems by developing organizational policies and building community partnerships.

Examples include:

  • Public health accreditation navigation
  • Supporting health centers in writing questions for community needs or health assessments, including those tailored to specific populations (e.g., youth, LGBTQ2S+, veterans)
  • Coaching organizations to use community-based participatory approaches in research
  • Connecting teams to partners and resources for data modernization, informatics, and analysis goals

3. Data Modernization‍

We help teams build data analysis capacity and develop data sovereignty agreements to support sustainable program development.

Examples include:

  • Coaching in qualitative and quantitative analysis software
  • Training on implementing the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
  • Translating Indigenous research methodologies into the digital world (e.g., data storytelling)

4. Workforce‍

Our team supports early-career public health professionals, including recent graduates and practicum/internship students. We work with teams to build a strong public health workforce through training and professional development.

Examples include:

  • Supporting the development of internship goals and curriculum
  • Creating internship pre/post-test surveys to assess knowledge gained
  • Facilitating an intergroup dialogue about how to support staff through the difficult nature of public health prevention

Technical Assistance Team

Danielle Eakins, PhD

Steven Nez, MPH - Diné (Navajo) & Oneida

Kase Cragg, MPH, MSW

Angie Gaffney, MPA

Marina Van Pelt, MPH - Pueblo de Cochiti & Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation

Jessica Kipp, BA - Blackfeet

Jacob Fong Gurzinsky, MS

Oakley Hawk, MSW - Cherokee

Domin Chan, PhD

Meg M MacDonald, PhD

Christina Oré, MPH, DrPH - Andean Descent

Maya Magarati, PhD - Indigenous Magar from Nepal

Myra Parker, JD, MPH, PhD - Mandan & Hidatsa

Interested in Requesting Technical Assistance for Your Team?

It’s easy to sign up! Simply fill out this intake form to get connected to a Seven Directions TA coach. We will review your form and contact you to set up our first call. We look forward to working with you! For questions, please contact the NORC Seven Directions TA Team via Danielle Eakins, deakins@uw.edu

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Fill out a request form below to set up a call with our TA team.
Email Danielle Eakins at deakins@uw.edu with any questions

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