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About HHR Strategies

Health & Human Rights Strategies is an independent, international institute dedicated to bridging the gap between high-level policy and on-the-ground health care delivery. We partner with government agencies, private clients, nonprofit organizations, and global thought leaders to provide actionable research, non-partisan analysis, and strategic planning for the most critical health and wellness challenges of our time.

Our Mission

Promoting and protecting the health and lives of individuals, communities, and nations worldwide.

At HHR Strategies, we believe that true health reform requires a deep understanding of economics, behavior, and social systems. By unifying policymakers, grassroots organizers, hospital systems, philanthropists, and corporate leaders, we design transformative strategies that improve health outcomes across the entire continuum of care and unlock access for all. 

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Core Values

Non-Partisan Integrity

We provide rigorous, independent analysis and strategic advice rooted in objectivity, building trust across all sectors of government, healthcare, and nonprofit work.

Evidence-Based Strategy

We leverage deep-dive research, data-driven analysis, and actionable intelligence to turn complex global health challenges into clear, forward-thinking solutions.

Equitable Impact

We are committed to designing systemic changes that bridge the gap between high-level vision and on-the-ground reality, ensuring healthcare access is a fundamental right for all.

Our Founder

Dr. Nicole F. Roberts
Founder

Nicole F. Roberts is a Doctor of Public Health with a background in neuroscience, working to advance global health equity at the crossroads of health, human rights, and behavioral science. She is the founder of Health & Human Rights Strategies in Washington, D.C., author of the best-selling book Generosity Wins, and host of The Global Good Podcast. Roberts co-founded the annual Brain Health Summit and has been writing and speaking for 15+ years as a leading voice in global public health, brain health, generosity, and policy. Her talks can be found on various news sites, sports channels, and the United Nations. She holds degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, the University of Chicago, and the University of Missouri, and serves on multiple boards, including the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health Foundation, the Leigh Steinberg Foundation, and the UN’s Global Mental Health Taskforce.