Tommy Yap
Advocacy Support, LLC
About Tommy Yap Advocacy Support, LLC
At Tommy Yap Advocacy Support, LLC, I help organizations make sense of public policy and turn challenges into opportunities for meaningful change. Through legislative analysis, strategic advocacy, and coalition building, I support organizations in raising their voices and making a real impact.
Approach
Data-Driven Analysis: I use data and research to track and analyze legislation, assessing how it impacts key factors that shape health, such as access to care, education, and economic stability.
Strength in Coalitions: I bring people and organizations together to create strategic, unified voices that can drive meaningful policy change.
Impact Through Understanding: I develop easy-to-understand policy briefs, advocacy tools, and legislative trackers to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
From Policy to Health: I apply a framework that examines the broader social and economic factors influencing health to guide my advocacy and policy recommendations.
Services
- Legislative Monitoring & Alerts
Stay informed with timely updates on legislative developments that matter to your organization. Includes regular briefings and customized alerts. Policy Trend Reports
Receive detailed analyses of emerging policy trends, helping you anticipate changes and strategize effectively.Stakeholder Action Strategies
Build meaningful connections with key policymakers, community leaders, and advocates. Cultivate strategic coalitions leading to effective results.Policy Impact Assessments
Understand the potential effects of proposed legislation on your organization or community through comprehensive communications.Legislative Process Workshops
Learn how laws are made and how to influence them. Workshops designed to demystify the legislative process for individuals and organizations.Advocacy & Communications
Access and request tailored policy briefs, fact sheets, and advocacy materials designed to simplify complex information and support your advocacy efforts.
Who I Work With
I partner with nonprofits, medical societies, advocacy groups, and policymakers committed to advancing public health. My clients value data-driven insights, strategic collaboration, and a deep understanding of legislative processes. I am particularly proud to support small organizations, providing them with affordable policy monitoring solutions that keep them engaged in critical legislative conversations.
Tommy Yap
Tommy Yap is a self-described wonk who has worked in public health policy since 2019. Using a social determinants of health framework, he has helped shape and protect numerous policies related to women’s public health in Oklahoma. Known for his humor and innovative approach, he builds partnerships and creates accessible multimedia content, including the Policy in Pink podcast and the Legislative Tracker for Metriarch®. Tommy is also a strong advocate for voter access. He served as a board member with the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa and recently joined the board of the League of Sacramento County. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A. from Cal Poly Pomona.
"Hope will never be silent"
- Harvey Milk
Advocated for legislation that unlocked a $17M grant program to support maternal health funding.
Led coalitions that influenced Medicaid expansion for doulas and postpartum care.
Blocked legislation including proposals that would have criminalized STI transmission and allow denial of medical care.
Built and grew a coalition of over 190 organizations, aligning advocacy strategies to successfully advance women’s health policies.
Oklahoma policies that criminalize STIs
Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA)
November 2024
New Voter Education: What’s on the Ballot (Spanish) (Zopau)
Tulsa, OK
City of Tulsa & League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa
March 2024 to June 2024
Yall Means All – Justice Work in Conservative Climates
New Orleans, LA
Creating Change, National LGBTQ Task Force
January 2024
Absentee Voting: Notary Density (Legislative Interim Study)
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State House of Representatives & Oklahoma State Senate
September 2021