Empathy Based. Policy Driven. Human Centered.
Empathy in Action
Diana Bruce (she/her) is a nationally recognized leader who works at the intersection of health and education equity. She advises schools and youth-serving organizations on COVID-19, transgender accommodations, bias reduction, sex education, and school-based health care, and brings her clients 25+ years of experience and expertise in the field.
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Ways I Serve
Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation
Hard nuts to crack require the best thinking, and the best ideas come from collaboration. That’s why stakeholder engagement is a cornerstone of my work. I love bringing diverse voices to the table—from educators and healthcare professionals to community members and beyond. It’s not always easy, but the magic happens when we turn that mix of perspectives into a unified vision. Together, we create policies and practices that everyone can rally behind because they were part of the process of getting there.
Planning is hard; implementation is even harder. Once we’ve got the ideas flowing, it’s time for action. I thrive on taking big-picture visions and missions and breaking them down with clients into actionable, measurable steps. Strategic planning and implementation is where the rubber meets the road, and I’m all about ensuring that the journey from idea to execution is smooth and successful. I’m not just a planner; I’m a doer, and I’m here to help organizations navigate change with confidence.
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Training & Coaching
Change can be intimidating — especially when it involves new policies and practices. I don’t believe in just handing over a policy and walking away. I’m committed to coaching the leaders and training the teams who will bring new policies and practices to life. Whether it’s through workshops, one-on-one coaching, or ongoing technical assistance and support, I make sure that the people on the ground are equipped and ready to succeed. After all, if a policy is created in a forest, and no one implements it, does it really happen?
A self-identified “policy nerd,” I love navigating systems to make them work better for people over institutions – students, educators, families, clients, patients, etc. This is why my clients value and trust my expertise when it comes to interpreting existing laws, auditing internal policies, and developing new and improved policies and practices that put the needs of your constituents at the center of the work. Policies should be living, breathing documents that evolve with the needs of the organization. I’m right by your side, diving deep into existing policies and identifying gaps and opportunities to expand them to better serve your people.
Policy Development & Auditing
Speaking & Commentary
Shy, I’ve never been called. Passionate and opinionated, yes! I speak with authority and experience, always with an eye on building empathy and human-centered solutions — centering the needs of constituents. Whether through my own blog and vlogcast or guest blogging and keynote speaking, I bring a bold, fearless perspective that pushes audiences to move beyond their current station and do what they can to bravely dismantle bias and build equity within their organizations. My goal is to inspire others to think differently about how we create and implement policies, with a focus on making a positive impact.
