About

Deborah Thompson is an advocacy, civic engagement, and public policy professional with a focus on persuasive communication, democratic participation, and good governance in the health and human services sector. She is the founder of DHT Consulting & Training, where she supports public health leaders, nonprofit organizations, and cross-sector partners in building organizational capacity and advancing systems-level change.

Deborah’s work centers on value-based communication, advocacy strategy, and public engagement, with particular attention to how policy processes, institutional decision-making, and political dynamics shape health outcomes. She regularly facilitates workgroups, develops training and presentation content, moderates panels, and delivers keynotes on health policy and civic participation for diverse audiences.

Her approach emphasizes clarity, accountability, and inclusion, grounded in the belief that transparent governance and meaningful public participation are essential to creating a culture of health and fostering healthy, thriving communities.