Western Center On Law & Poverty
Whitney Francis, MPH, MCP, is currently serving as the Peter Harbage Health Policy Fellow at the Western Center On Law & Poverty since September 2023. Previously, Whitney held the position of Graduate Student Research Consultant for the Oakland Unified School District, where support was provided in developing an evaluation and community engagement plan for The Central Kitchen and Instructional Farm. Whitney's experience includes roles such as City of Oakland Redistricting Outreach Coordinator with Outreach by Design, ALL IN Eats Coordinator for Alameda County, and Food Pharmacy Coordinator at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, highlighting a strong focus on food security, community engagement, and public health. Whitney's educational background encompasses a Master of Public Health and Master of City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Earth Systems from Stanford University, along with a minor in Asian American Studies.
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Western Center On Law & Poverty
OUR MISSION Through the lens of economic and racial justice, Western Center on Law & Poverty fights in courts, cities, counties, and in the Capitol to secure housing, health care, and a strong safety net for Californians with low incomes. Many systems keep people in poverty – from institutionalized racism to unjust and unequal economic structures. We address those factors in every aspect of our work, and call out the ways they oppress people experiencing poverty. OUR VISION End systemic racism. End poverty. Ensure justice for all. Everyone thrives. OUR NORTH STAR Western Center on Law & Poverty seeks to eliminate poverty and advance racial and economic justice by dismantling and transforming systems so all communities in California can thrive.