PUBLIC POLICY + PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGY
Shaping Strategy. Advancing Impact.
Kasa Strategies LLC works at the intersection of public policy and public health to support institutions in designing and implementing strategies that advance equity, strengthen systems, and improve community well-being for all.
Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH
MISSION
Advancing equitable systems
Kasa Strategies LLC works at the intersection of public policy and public health to support institutions in designing and implementing strategies that advance equity, strengthen systems, and improve community well-being for all.
VISION
A recalibrated Massachusetts
To help shape a Massachusetts where institutions and systems are actively recalibrating to produce equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities for all.
Built on experience leading from inside institutions.
Our founder transitions into advisory work after nearly a decade of leadership in state government and non-profit organizations. Having served as a senior leader within large, complex systems, Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos brings an insider’s perspective to the challenges of driving institutional change.
Unlike firms that specialize in only one discipline, we integrate:
We tie these diverse domains into one cohesive advisory practice, ensuring that every strategy is grounded in operational reality, aligned with policy objectives, and designed for maximum community health impact.
Note: Kasa Strategies LLC does not provide direct lobbying services.
Executive Leadership
Public Policy
Organizational Strategy
Public Health
Coalition Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Impact
What Makes Us Different
Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH
Alyssa is a public policy executive and public health practitioner with almost a decade of experience helping organizations navigate complex challenges through strategy, policy, and leadership.
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She currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Resource Development & Impact at Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, where she reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the Senior Management Team, leading cross-functional teams spanning fundraising and communications, community organizing, and small business services.
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Previously, Alyssa served as Chief of Policy at the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), where she acted as a senior advisor to the President & CEO and led the organization's statewide policy and government affairs strategy, translating community priorities into legislative and budget victories.
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Earlier in her career, Alyssa held leadership positions at the Boston Public Health Commission, advancing citywide initiatives addressing violence prevention, trauma-informed systems, racial equity, and the social determinants of health, and managing multi-million-dollar federal grants.
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In addition to her executive leadership, Alyssa serves as an adjunct faculty member at Boston University, teaching graduate-level courses in leadership and public health.
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Alyssa holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Law from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Founder & Principal
Public Policy Executive & Public Health Practitioner
"My personal goal is centered on the social and political determinants of health, reducing racial and economic disparities, and ensuring communities have the information, resources, and support to make informed decisions."
My commitment to this work is deeply personal, shaped by what I witnessed growing up and the barriers I saw families like mine face navigating complex systems. That experience inspired me to dedicate my career to (re)building structures that empower communities to advocate for themselves and achieve the changes they are seeking.
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It reinforced my belief that effective policy and strategy must combine systemic solutions with empowerment of those most impacted. Combined with lived experience and a nuanced understanding of organizational dynamics, this foundation enables me to help leaders translate strategy into tangible, lasting impact for the communities and stakeholders they serve.
A Message From Our Founder
— Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH
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