Shannon Smith-Crowley has worked for more than 20 years in various positions related to health law, medicine and managed healthcare.  In her prior position as a lobbyist with the California Medical Association, Ms. Smith-Crowley focused on managed care, physician liability and reproductive health issues. 

Beginning in 2004, Ms. Smith-Crowley formed her own lobbying firm, Partners in Advocacy.  Her focus is on health care advocacy and women’s issues.  Current clients include the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – District IX (California), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.

She holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of California Santa Cruz, a Masters in Health Administration through the University of Southern California School of Public Policy in addition to her Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego.

Liz Helms, Secretary

Diego De La Garza, Treasurer

Beverly Kenworthy, Board Member

Leslie Spaulding, Executive Director