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The Oregon Health Authority and the Center for Public Service at Portland State University partnered to assess disaster communication within Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Tribes. The purpose of the assessment had two focuses 1) to identify how diverse community groups prefer to receive information,…

The project primarily focused on two key areas. First, a qualitative analysis of Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) was conducted to contribute to the draft of the Senate Bill 902 report for the state legislature. This work involved restructuring the report to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance…

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) partnered with the Nonprofit Institute at Portland State University (NPI) to deliver content related to receiving a professional certificate in program evaluation. Thirty nine individuals applied for this opportunity, and 34 individuals were accepted from the nonprofit…

The purpose of this report by The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at the Center for Public Service at from Portland State University is to provide the draft data and analysis conducted as part of the Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) planning process. This draft report reflects data gathered as of March 4, 2019. …

Multnomah County’s Deflection Program connects clients who would otherwise be arrested for possession of a controlled substance to a behavioral health pathway toward recovery. The overall goal of the project was to provide public health and deflection review services to the Multnomah County Health Department’s…

Metro has existing projects on setting strategic targets, equity metrics, budget equity, process improvement, and an array of data analysis and research in departments across the agency. The Hatfield Fellow project focuses on Employee Experience and evaluation of measurables for Metro’s Strategic Targets on…

In June 2021, the Oregon Department of Justice issued a final audit report regarding the Scappoose Community and Senior Citizens Center.

This fellowship project aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Behavioral Health Division’s (BHD) program areas and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement. Working closely with the BHD Quality Management team—including senior researchers and division leadership—the Hatfield resident fellow…

The goal for the Hatfield project is to create a dashboard that the City of Portland's Technology Bureau leaders can use to continuously assess their progress with implementing recommendations, from Garter, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Bureau. 

The overall goal of the project was to provide reporting, documentation, and communications services to the Medicaid Community Engagement and Policy Team working in partnership with the OHP Open Card Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) at the Oregon Health Authority. The Hatfield Resident Fellow (HRF) acted…

Developing communications and integrative solutions between DSL and other state agencies for wetland restoration projects that compensate for wetland loss due to development and while addressing priorities for habitat restoration. Using state-wide goals of addressing housing needs, climate change, and…

The project has three main goals: 1) To assist, support, and lead training for the innovators program; 2) To develop a visual kit showcasing the tools employees learn during innovators training sessions; and 3) To create a standardized structure and opportunities for employee recognition.