Tommy Yap, MPA

Public health policy analyst

Tommy Yap Advocacy Support, LLC

Legislative monitoring, workshops, and consulting

Tommy Yap

I’m a policy wonk, a dedicated public health policy analyst, and an advocate for voter access. I have been a public health policy analyst for five years, building multiple national coalitions, connecting with key policymakers, and providing education, leading to numerous legislative and regulatory successes.

My approach to public health centers around identifying external factors contributing to health gaps and championing targeted policies to reduce health inequities. Every policy decision directly impacts health. It is necessary to connect seemingly unrelated concepts, recognizing that every policy decision directly impacts health.

From a young age, civics has been a passion of mine, inspired by my family’s proud legacy in public service. This passion has driven me across the country—from California to New York City to Oklahoma. I hold a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Cal Poly Pomona.

My commitment to making policy and civics accessible to everyone is unwavering. I strive to demystify complex issues and remove barriers to understanding and engagement in policy and voting. Recognized for my ability to distill intricate policies into clear, actionable insights, I utilize a variety of multimedia platforms—including writings, interactive graphics, podcasts, videos, and public speaking engagements–to ensure that everyone can understand and engage with the policies that affect their lives.

Notable Work

Presentations

Oklahoma policies that criminalize STIs
Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA)
Role: Creator, Presenter, Facilitator
Upcoming: November 2024

New Voter Education: What’s on the Ballot (Spanish) (Zopau)
Tulsa, OK
City of Tulsa & League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa
Role: Co-author, Presenter
March 2024 to June 2024

Yall Means All – Justice Work in Conservative Climates
New Orleans, LA
Creating Change, National LGBTQ Task Force
Role: Co-Creator, Facilitator
January 2024

Women Legislators: Getting Personal During Debate
Oklahoma City, OK
Lady Charts, Metriarch
Role: Creator, Facilitator
October 2023

Paid Family Medical Leave: State Comparison
Oklahoma City, OK
Lady Charts, Metriarch
Role: Co-Presenter
October 2023

Absentee Voting: Notary Density (Legislative Interim Study)
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State House of Representatives & Oklahoma State Senate
Role: Presenter
September 2021

Multimedia

Policy in Pink 
Podcast
Metriarch
Role: Creator, Host

Awards

Adolescent Health Impact Award 
Tulsa Health & Education Coalition
2023

Contact for consulting or speaking inquiries:

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Harvey Milk