Hey there! I’m Dr. Yanica Faustin—founder of Impact Health Equity, mom of three incredible kiddos, passionate equity strategist, and committed advocate for real-world change. For over a decade, I’ve partnered with research teams, nonprofits, and funders to turn deep health equity insights into tangible, measurable impact. I support organizations in:

✔️ Strengthening research methodologies to uncover deeper equity insights.
✔️ Developing actionable strategies that turn findings into systemic change.
✔️ Navigating grant-funded projects with clarity and stakeholder alignment.

My superpower? Blending rigorous, innovative research methodologies with actionable strategies that drive systemic change. Whether it’s guiding you through the complexities of grant-funded projects or ensuring your stakeholders are fully aligned, I’m your strategic thought partner every step of the way.

With a PhD in Maternal and Child Health from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and an MPH in Community Health Education, my expertise is deeply rooted in evidence-based, equity-focused solutions designed specifically for historically marginalized communities.

When I’m not collaborating with brilliant changemakers like you, you'll likely find me kayaking with my family, chasing after my kids at swim practice, or planning our next adventure. It’s this vibrant life outside of work that fuels my passion for creating genuine, lasting change.

about THe Founder

Yanica F. Faustin, PhD, MPH

Traditional approaches to health equity aren’t working, organizations invest in research, policies, and programs, yet disparities persist. Why? Because many strategies:
❌ Measure gaps without addressing root causes.
❌ Struggle to translate research into sustainable action.
❌ Lack clear, data-driven methods for real impact.
❌ Fail to consider the community wisdom
I take a different approach. As an equity strategist and researcher, I specialize in helping organizations bridge the gap between research and action. I am known for my innovative data-driven and community focused approaches. With expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, we partner with teams to:
✔️ Strengthen research design to uncover deeper insights.
✔️ Develop aligned actionable strategies that turn findings into real change.
✔️ Support leadership teams in making equity a sustainable, measurable priority.
Whether you need a thought partner at key points in your project or a strategic consultant guiding you from start to finish, I help ensure your work leads to meaningful, lasting change.

📌 Ready to move beyond surface-level solutions? Let’s connect.
 

My Approach to Consulting

 Whether you need support at a single stage or throughout your entire project, we provide tailored consulting solutions that guide you from research design to measurable impact.

Bespoke Consulting Packages

Our workshops condense years of expertise into actionable, research-driven strategies that empower teams to implement equity-centered solutions, new methodological approaches, and more.

Need a dynamic subject matter expert for your next event or panel? Dr. Faustin offers engaging, research-backed presentations on equity, data justice, the power of community-based methods, and more!

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