Empowering Change: Senator Campos Highlights the Heart of Health Policy

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health students in the HSMP 575/675 Advanced Health Policy course had the unique opportunity to learn directly from Senator WInsvey Campos as a guest speaker in Professor Kelly Coates’s class. Sharing her insights from the frontlines of policymaking, Senator Campos illuminated the journey of health policy through the legislature, emphasizing the vital role of advocacy, storytelling, and community voices in shaping decisions at the Capitol. Her visit showcases the power of public engagement in driving equitable health policies and reminded students of their own ability to influence systemic change. By connecting real-world legislative processes to classroom learning, Senator Campos’ discussion inspired the next generation of public health leaders to harness both their knowledge and passion to create healthier, more just communities.