Robert Gibson
Rob’s Bio
Robert Gibson is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Community Health Commission of Missouri, where he leads statewide efforts to advance health equity through strategic policy development and community-driven advocacy. With over a decade of experience in public health, Robert has worked across government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to address social determinants of health and champion equity-centered, trauma-informed approaches. He holds an MPH from Rutgers University and currently serves on the board of the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas.
A committed advocate for equitable health systems, Robert brings both strategic insight and grassroots experience to his role, with a vision of transforming policy into tangible community impact across Missouri.
Robert’s Session
Realizing Your Power: The Basics of Nonprofit Policy Advocacy and Systems Change
Nonprofits have a significant role to play in changing the policies and systems that impact health and economic outcomes. Join Robert Gibson and Nate Madden from Health Forward Foundation as they provide an overview of the dos and don’ts of nonprofit policy advocacy, how advocacy is a key way to make progress towards racial equity and justice and facilitate a learning activity to help you get thinking about policy work in your organization.