Health Matters Strategic Solutions

Health Matters Strategic Solutions is a woman owned, San Diego–based public health consulting firm led by Carley Simpson, MPH. 

With 12+ years of global health leadership, we deliver innovative program management, capacity building, and data-driven solutions — 

Always doing the right things, the right way.

Global Leadership in HIV / AIDS Initiatives

Leading multi-country HIV initiatives ​across 15+ nations, integrating TB and family planning services into national military health systems. 

At Health Matters, we ensure full compliance with U.S. Government and PEPFAR standards while strengthening long-term program sustainability.

Innovative Public Health Solutions

Health Matters Strategic Solutions is dedicated to solving public health problems through data, community, and sustainability, with a core philosophy of "Doing the right things the right way. " 

Our company specializes in public health program management, capacity building, and consulting, leveraging a deep understanding of public health challenges and a commitment to innovative solutions.

Promoting Health Equity Worldwide

At Health Matters Strategic Solutions, we excel in diverse public health initiatives globally.

Program Management

We have managed $3M+ annual budgets and have supervised in-country program teams to ensure resources were used effectively.

Public Health

We redesigned clinical systems to boost patient retention, improve treatment adherence, and streamline care delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

We have led collaboration with Ministries of Health, military leaders, U.S. embassies, and international partners to drive change - including advancing HIV testing access in El Salvador and introducing PrEP programs in Colombia

Knowledge Management

Developing knowledge products for global dissemination and lead the expansion of Power Bl dashboards to improve program decision-making and local data ownership

Research and Studies

We contribute to the design, protocol writing, implementation and results analysis for three SABERS studies, ensuring ethical approvals and providing technical input on methodology.

Capacity Building and Training

We have trained over 100 trainers globally in GBV response for healthcare providers, partnered with military HIV programs, and have trained indigenous grantees in U.S. grant financial and indicator compliance.

PEPFAR Experience

Over 12 years of public health program development and management within one of the most successful international, inter-agency, multi-stakeholder public health aid programs in history (PEPFAR).

Problem-Solving

Our ability to identify and implement conventional and unconventional solutions to complex public health challenges.

Bi-lingual Expertise

Fluency in Spanish (Oral and Written), with health-specific expertise, enabling effective communication and program implementation.

Quality Assurance

We ensure quality and customer satisfaction by verifying our goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound)

Collaboration

A strong track record of stakeholder alignment and cross-sector partnerships, fostering trust and ensuring success.