Jon Ford is Director, Communications. Jon oversees the evolution and growth of SLHI’s internal and external communications functions, platforms, vehicles, products and tools. He regularly interacts with advocacy partners and the media to facilitate coverage promoting SLHI policy and community development interests, focusing in particular on fostering strong ongoing relationships and effective framing strategies. Jon helps to develop and produce SLHI’s publications, including issue briefs, policy primers, and research findings. He is responsible for all online properties (slhi.org, slhinet.org, tapaz.org, arizonahealthsurvey.org), including SLHI’s social media presence. He writes/edits/co-produces the monthly Thinking Out Loud email newsletter and Under the Lense online column; positions and helps facilitate SLHI’s new programs/communities-of-practice/initiatives; and manages the marketing of both SLHI-driven and partner events to assure strong attendance, engagement and impact.