Director of Public Policy and Advocacy | Edward D. and Dorothy E. Lynde Fellow

Tara Britton

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Tara Britton serves as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and Lynde Fellow at The Center for Community Solutions. She guides the Columbus and Cleveland-based policy team members in research, analysis, and advocacy across Community Solutions' priority areas. This includes advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels and across the legislative and executive branches of government. She has primarily worked in the non-profit space, advancing from policy assistant to the Director of Policy at Community Solutions and began her career as an assistant at a Columbus-based lobbying firm. She leads the organization's work on the state biennial budget process, engaging across health and human service programs, and has expertise in programs aimed at reducing poverty and on the topic of maternal health. Britton received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Tara serves on the boards of Health Impact Ohio and Advocates for Ohio's Future.

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Tara Britton

Medicaid
Public testimony

Public Comments: Medicaid Work Requirements

Tara Britton
January 27, 2025
Poverty & Safety Net
Article

When will Ohio have a final state budget? A timeline refresher

Tara Britton
January 27, 2025
Poverty & Safety Net
Article

Community Solutions’ State Budget priorities for 2026-27

Tara Britton
January 13, 2025
Poverty & Safety Net
Public testimony

HB7 Public Testimony: Improving WIC access

Tara Britton
January 6, 2025
Medicaid
Article

Medicaid work requirements hearing and written comments

Tara Britton
January 5, 2025
Poverty & Safety Net
Events

State Budget Training for FY2026-27

Tara Britton
December 10, 2024
Poverty & Safety Net
Public testimony

February 24: Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee

Community Solutions Team
February 24, 2021
Poverty & Safety Net
Article

What to watch for heading into Ohio’s next state budget

Community Solutions Team
December 14, 2020
Medicaid
Research

Children's Medicaid eligibility in Ohio

Community Solutions Team
November 16, 2020
Behavioral Health
Research

Pre-Booking Crisis Intervention

Community Solutions Team
March 16, 2020
Poverty & Safety Net
Article

The Senate budget is out, what does it mean for health and human services?

Community Solutions Team
June 12, 2019