EFFIE CRAVEN RORKE, MPH, MPA
I'm the founder and principal of This Land Consulting, where I advise nonprofit and public-serving organizations on public policy, government relations, advocacy strategy, and coalition building.
Over the past 15+ years, I've worked at the intersection of public policy, politics, and public service, helping organizations navigate complex challenges and build durable strategies for change. My experience spans federal government, nonprofit leadership, lobbying, and advocacy, including leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, Feeding Colorado, Feeding America, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and the American Lung Association. I've led successful legislative and advocacy campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels on issues including food security, public health, housing, environmental policy, and civic engagement.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Woody Guthrie Coalition, and have served in past leadership roles with the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy and Let's Fix This. I hold a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. I'm proud to live and work in Oklahoma City.
After serving eight years in the Oklahoma Senate, I had the opportunity to work with a broad range of lobbyists and government affairs representatives, some I came to trust and enjoy, while others raised caution flags. Effie always stood out as one of the advocates who exuded both passion and confidence. My colleagues and I soon came to rely on her and knew we could discuss issues with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. I highly recommend the consulting services of Ms. Rorke.
Senator Joe Newhouse (R, Tulsa)
Effie is extremely intelligent and organized, but the real game-changer is her talent when it comes to communication. She can peer through the forest of potential messages and describe the one tree that matters most to a target audience. That clarity and focus is a powerful combination.
Andy Moore
Executive Director
National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers