Perspectives: Camber Collective Blog

Relative Impact of 28 Life Experiences that Drive Economic Mobility in the United States

Relative Impact of 28 Life Experiences that Drive Economic Mobility in the United States

In our new research series Mobility Experiences, published in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we tackle some of the most foundational questions pertaining to economic mobility in the United States, including: What drives upward, downward or no mobility for most Americans? What narratives or perceptions of economic mobility do Americans hold? How can resources be better deployed to address structural barriers to economic mobility for all Americans?
By: Marc Allen, Joseph Zhang, Morgan DeLuce
A Legislative Barrier:  Medicaid’s Institution for Mental Diseases Exclusion

A Legislative Barrier:  Medicaid’s Institution for Mental Diseases Exclusion

Despite the fact that the US spends approximately 18% of GDP on healthcare—almost twice as much as the average Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country—our healthcare system is riddled with problems, from widespread inequities to poor outcomes to barriers to care. In this tripart series, we discuss three specific types of barriers to care for those living with severe mental illness—macroeconomic, legislative, and capacity—examining the nature of these access barriers and how they impact overall outcomes. In this second installment of the series, we highlight a legislative barrier to accessing mental health services that is deeply rooted in the Medicaid program.
By: Kim Langenhahn
2023 Report: Forging Impact

2023 Report: Forging Impact

2023 was a year of growth, impact, and learnings at Camber. We’re excited to share this report as we look back on our work with clients and partner organizations around the world.
By: Brian Leslie, Rozella Kennedy
COP28: Adaptation, and Intersectionality

COP28: Adaptation, and Intersectionality

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicked off in Dubai on November 30th, providing an opportunity for key stakeholders from UN member states, NGO’s, environmental experts, and the private sector to come together to address our current climate crisis. Here are some of what was top of mind as we headed there.
By: Christopher Chang, zack henderson
A Macroeconomic Barrier: US Mental Health Workforce Shortages

A Macroeconomic Barrier: US Mental Health Workforce Shortages

Despite the fact that the U.S. spends approximately 18% of GDP on healthcare—almost twice as much as the average Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country—our healthcare system is riddled with problems, from widespread inequities to poor outcomes to barriers to care. First in a three-part series.
By: Kim Langenhahn, Morgan DeLuce
Advancing Equity in Charter Schools

Advancing Equity in Charter Schools

Through our work, we have identified several key equity principles that are common across the most inclusive and high-performing charter schools and initiatives, which could serve as a model for both new and existing charters to follow.
By: Melissa Mullins, Marc Allen
Greater Freedom, Lower Inequality?

Greater Freedom, Lower Inequality?

This discourse aims to initiate a conversation about the effects of freedom (i.e., civil liberties and political freedoms; Freedom House Index) on equality (GINI Coefficient), examining the complex relationship between civil liberties and political freedoms and income distribution through a landscaping of expert opinions and quantitative analysis.
By: Melissa Flores, Brent McCann
Emissions, Climate Change, and Health

Emissions, Climate Change, and Health

In this article, we define the challenge the globe faces at the intersection of climate and health. It illustrates that current investment levels and attention across key funders to the climate-health nexus fall short of the global need. The article also explores several complexities in climate-health funding that may inhibit further investment in space. It concludes with a few key recommendations to approach these challenges.
By: Melissa Flores, Abdel Agadazi