Helping Healthcare Organizations Take Health Equity from Intention to Action
At Connected Consultants, we believe that health equity is more than just a buzzword; it’s about quality improvement, real impact, measurable outcomes, and structural change that improves healthcare access and quality for marginalized communities.
Founded in 2020 by Dr. Deann Weatherspoon-Butler, Connected Consultants is a Black woman-led consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations move beyond performative equity and quality efforts to implement sustainable, equity-driven solutions.
We specialize in:
✅ Quality Improvement
✅ Health Equity
✅ Training and Workforce Solutions
Our Mission
We partner with healthcare organizations, health plans, community health centers, and public health agencies to implement evidence-based, real-world strategies that reduce disparities, improve outcomes, and create equitable healthcare systems.
Our work is rooted in the Equity into A.C.T.I.O.N. framework, which prioritizes:
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Aligning strategies with organizational goals
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Creating measurable impact
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Training leaders to embed equity in decision-making
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Implementing structural change
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Optimizing compliance and accreditation success
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Nurturing long-term, sustainable transformation
Meet the Team
Our team brings a unique combination of lived experience, academic expertise, and healthcare industry leadership to every engagement.
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What Sets Us Apart
✔️ We are health equity and quality improvement specialists – We focus exclusively on healthcare, not general consulting.
✔️ We measure what matters – Every project is designed with data-driven outcomes in mind.
✔️ We challenge the status quo – Our approach goes beyond compliance to real impact.
✔️ We are flexible and practical – no rigid, cookie-cutter frameworks; we tailor solutions to your organization’s needs.
