Welcome
Social Policy Institute
We believe that when fairness, freedom, and inclusion become the norm, individuals of all ages will have access to the services, supports, and resources essential to actively participate in, feel connected to, and achieve wellness within their family and community.
Strengthen Engagement and Collaboration
We apply human-centered design methods, project planning and systems thinking at both the service delivery and policy-making levels.
Wellness Systems and Capacity Building
Expanding the abilities, skills, resources, and overall capability to create well-being systems of care
Healthy Aging
Proactive health management and positive lifestyle choices contribute to longevity and quality of life
Equity
Deeply interconnected, a just society promotes liberty and belonging by ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly
HOPE Networks
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences help buffer adverse childhood experiences
Social Policy Institute
Leadership
SPI's Executive Leadership brings subject matter expertise in their respective fields as well as a combined track record for innovation and quality.
Steve Hornberger
Steve Hornberger is the Co-Director of the Social Policy Institute (SPI) since 2014 administering a number of statewide contracts.
Lori Clarke
As Co-Director, Lori brings innovation and excellence to design/development and facilitation of insight and action.
Stories of Success
What Our Partners Say
“The Social Policy Institute utilized their expertise to help our Interagency Leadership Team coalesce around a common vision and framework, identify overarching metrics for measuring success, and develop a plan for genuinely including the voice of those with lived experience as part of our systems change efforts.”
“The Social Policy Institute’s Director, Steve Hornberger, has been an integral part of Breaking Barriers development and implementation.”
“San Diego State University’s Social Policy Institute has been a highly valued partner for the State of California and an array of organizations seeking to effectively translate evidence-supported science into well-designed public policies for broad social benefits.”
“The entire team at the Social Policy Institute brought subject matter expertise and cultural humility to the revision and redesign of our Faith-based and Behavioral Health Training Academy!”
