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By addressing a holistic collection of public health and policy issues, we reframe and develop solutions for some of the most critical challenges that women face in Oklahoma.
Metriarch® is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy organization committed to advancing the health, well-being, and opportunities of women in Oklahoma and beyond through public health and policy monitoring, analysis, and research.
We aim to inform decision-makers across the political spectrum and foster evidence-driven change that supports women’s health and equity. Maintaining the independence and integrity of our work is essential to this goal; it ensures our findings are accurate, credible, and free from partisan or industry influence.
As a fiscally-sponsored project under the Tulsa Community Foundation, our commitment to transparency and impartiality preserves the trust placed in Metriarch, reinforcing our reputation as a reliable resource. Our team uses empirically sound methodologies and adheres to the highest standards of quality and objectivity, incorporating input from key stakeholders—including advocates, funders, policymakers, and individuals with lived experiences—while retaining full control over the direction, conclusions, and recommendations of our work product.
We recognize that summarizing information is neither unbiased nor infallible; to summarize is to choose the information that will be highlighted. We are committed to learning and understanding the ways in which bias can affect the translation of complex material.
We do not own this work, nor are we looking to profit from the data and research we share.
We are committed to multiple, intersectional viewpoints, but we are not a voice for the “voiceless.” People have been speaking their truth for decades. We are just one channel that amplifies the reach of their message.
We recognize that voice is a tool that gives agency and power. We acknowledge that much of this work was being done by marginalized groups long before it was recognized or legitimized by established institutions.
We recognize that data is neither unbiased nor infallible. Further, we know that summarizing and creating narratives using data can never be a truly objective practice. To summarize is to choose the information that will be highlighted. We are committed to learning and understanding the ways in which bias can affect data collection and use.
We strive to collect the minimum viable amount of data possible while still having a positive impact in broadening and normalizing the conversation around women’s health.
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