Darci L. Graves, MPP, MA, MA

Darci L. Graves, MPP, MA, MA is a consultant, speaker, and author working at the intersection of equity, systems, and people in context. Through her firm, darci l. graves & co., she partners with organizations across healthcare, philanthropy, and community-based systems to translate complex challenges into practical, people-centered strategies that improve access, engagement, and outcomes.

With more than two decades of experience spanning federal government, nonprofit, and academic settings, Darci is particularly recognized for her leadership in rural health and health equity. Her work has focused on helping organizations better understand how geography, infrastructure, culture, and policy shape people’s ability to access care and services—especially in rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities. She has led large-scale stakeholder engagement efforts involving rural providers, community organizations, federal agencies, and national partners to inform strategy, policy, and systems transformation initiatives.