Public Policy Analyst & Consultant

Clear policy thinking,
put to work for you.

I help institutions, coalitions, and individuals in Jamaica and the Caribbean turn complex issues into policy positions that hold up. That means analysis, development, and advocacy grounded in the public record.

Portrait of Tajna Lee Shields
9+ yrsin policy & advocacy
Skill Set & Expertise

A practice built on three disciplines

Each engagement draws on research rigor, policy craft, and public-facing advocacy.

01

Policy Analysis

I assess legislation and regulation for impact, feasibility, and consistency with stated policy goals.

02

Policy Development

I turn research and stakeholder input into clear, defensible policy positions and frameworks.

03

Advocacy

I carry positions into submissions, committees, and the public conversation on a client's behalf.

Work Done

A public record, built one submission at a time.

From committee testimony to published commentary, I put positions on the record. That's not the same as keeping them private.

Over 9+ years in policy and advocacy, I've built that record in writing, in committee rooms, and on air: letters to the editor, parliamentary submissions, and features in interviews and panel discussions.

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Consultation Request

Bring me your policy question.

Tell me what you're working on and what stage it's at. I typically respond within 3 business days to confirm fit and next steps.

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