Barbara Aved Associates - Health Care Consulting




	Welcome to BAA, a Sacramento-based consulting firm established in 1986. We have conducted over 75 strategic planning, evaluation and other consulting engagements that have allowed executives and other stakeholders to make sound and timely decisions. BAA associates are experts brought together by the requirements of each project, and offer a range of services that address issues facing organizations in today’s health and human services environments.

	Efficient project management, results orientation, and strong problem-solving and writing skills are among the core competencies of the firm. BAA clients include state and local government, foundations, public and private sector organizations, provider groups, and professional associations.




	Strategic Planning Evaluation and Needs Assessment Policy Development and Anaylsis Public Health Practice Standards and Operations RFPs, Grantmaking Strategies and Proposal Review for Funders Meeting Facilitation and Training


	"I’ve worked with many consultants on a wide variety of projects...Barbara is by far the best organized, most dependable and professional consultant to have crossed my path! I am still looking for projects where we can reapply her many talents." Taffy Rau, Executive Director, California Elected Women’s Association for Education and Research "Dr. Aved’s work sets a high performance standard." Len McCandliss, CEO, Sierra Health Foundation "Barbara was of invaluable assistance to me in developing my organization’s infrastructure. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking consulting services." Steve Gordon, Executive Director, Fresno County Children and Families Commission "Barbara Aved has helped our county leverage, maximize and focus our resources through her guidance in carrying out a number of key strategic planning processes. Her sensitivity to the geographic, political, social and demographic diversity of the county has helped ensure that these planning processes were descriptive of our needs and capabilities in addition to being reflective of participants’ input." Gayle Erbe-Hamlin, Director, El Dorado County Department of Public Health