"Our coalition made the transition from a networking group to a more highly functional organization in about a year, with help from Bakalian Consulting Group who advised us on a transition process. We are on track with a steering committee, coalition guidelines, standing committees, a multiyear work plan, a budget, and stable funding. The group's energy and participation has remained high. Meetings are fun, and we can see progress toward our goals. Thank you for your insightful leadership."

Mary Durbrow
Chairperson
Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition (OAIC)
Portland, Oregon

"Bakalian Consulting Group (BCG) provided our organization with membership recruitment strategies and a plan to expand and increase the effectiveness of our annual legislative event. BCG's counsel and guidance with the content and message development of materials was invaluable. Through their expert assistance we were able to double our membership's attendance and conduct for the first time, 28 one-on-one legislative visits. They were very professional, constantly available and a pleasure to work with. Because of their expertise, we now have a plan that we can follow year after year."

Lawrence K Sands D.O., MPH
President (2003-2004)
Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Phoenix, Arizona

"We hired Bakalian Consulting Group to conduct an assessment of our coalition's organizational structure and long-term sustainability. They were a great help to us in identifying challenges and making practical and specific recommendations for future actions."

Robin Flint, MPH
Project Manager
UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
Former Chair, ICLAC, Los Angeles, CA

"Our coalition has been established for a number of years, but we needed more direction as an organization, a better way to focus our activities to achieve growth and measurable results. Bakalian Consulting Group provided us with a planning process and the tools to reach this next level as an organization."

Cari Rovig
Director
The Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition (NNIC)
Reno, Nevada

"Bakalian Consulting Group's ability to tailor make a planning process and follow through with all of the necessary details was a tremendous help in getting our statewide coalition formed. Because of Ms. Bakalian's past work for the Centers for Disease Control, she was able to connect us to additional resources."

Steve Nickell, PhD
New Mexico Department of Health

"The Bakalian Consulting Group team brings a rich background of advocacy experience. Like so many who honed their skills in the political arena, they don't ask if something can be done, but rather, how it can be done. They are masters at seeking non-traditional solutions to complex problems."

Debbie McCune Davis
Project Director
The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI)

"Our local coalition was on the verge of falling apart. Our Bakalian Consulting Group consultant worked with us to reinvigorate our organization. Without their expert assistance we would not have the strong, effective coalition that now exists."

Lisa Dettling
Director Health and Wellness
Saint Mary's Health Network
Chair, WCIC, Reno, Nevada