Stephanie Burdick

Stephanie Burdick is a community health advocate based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stephanie grew up in Arkansas and moved to Utah to attend college, where she received a public health degree from Brigham Young University. Though it does not define her, Stephanie is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury and brings this unique lived experience to her work in advancing health equity by empowering those who are most impacted by policies. Focused on bringing more voices to the table, she has built strong relationships and partnerships with dozens of organizations, leaders, and community members throughout Utah. Stephanie has seen that community-centered policy is possible and has been able to consult with organizations on political strategy, effective outreach programs, and authentic community engagement.

Over the last decade, Stephanie has had a number of board positions and committee assignments including with Disability Law Center, ACLU-Utah, and, currently, Utah’s Medicaid Advisory Committee, Utah’s Community Health Worker Association Board, and Camden Coalition Board of Trustees.

Stephanie finds purpose through channeling her struggle into systems change. She finds solace in her faith and joy in hiking Utah’s beautiful mountains, ice skating, and spending time with family and friends.