She brings professional, hands-on experience helping families access care

As CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLC), and through her previous roles in nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of people with the most need and the least access, Crawford has a practical understanding of how every day people feel the impact of policy decisions. Source.

She works to support youth mental health

This year Crawford was a primary sponsor of bi-partisan legislation to expand Teen and Youth Mental Health First Aid training to address high youth suicide rates. This evidence-based program teaches teens to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their peers and connect them with trusted adults (H1159). Source.

She advocates for better maternal health outcomes

In 2023, Crawford was a primary sponsor of a bill that aimed to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality by increasing Medicaid rates for obstetrics care, prenatal health, and doula coverage (H321). Source.

She advocates for Medicaid and its workforce

Crawford understands how this critical program keeps people healthy, sustains our rural communities, and saves lives. In 2021 she supported budget investments to attract and retain direct care workers under the state’s Medicaid program. Source.