Bridging the gap between policy, research, & community.
Our vision is to advance societal well-being by seeing that policies are supported by research and are reflective of the needs of impacted communities.
We leverage skills in law, public health, and engagement to advance a mindfully connected and thriving society.
About Us
Corey Prachniak
Founder & Principal Consultant
Corey is a lawyer and public health expert with twenty years of experience in public policy. They’ve devoted their career to working in partnership with communities to make sure that policies and research are connected to lived experiences and advance the well-being of all.
Corey earned a Juris Doctor degree at Georgetown Law and a Master in Public Health Degree at Harvard University. They are based in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Mitchell Narváez
Product Designer & Web Developer
Why “Engaged Action“?
I founded Engaged Action in 2025 to better share the work I have done as a professional, a consultant, and a volunteer over the past 20 years. I wanted a way to share my ideas on social justice and to better promote the assistance I can provide to nonprofit and public sector partners. The name “Engaged Action” was inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh’s term “Engaged Buddhism,” which applies traditional teachings on relieving suffering and developing compassion to our global interconnectedness.
Consulting & Volunteering
As a private consultant, my projects have included subawards on grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
My nonprofit clients (both contracted and volunteer) have included international organizations focused on public health, healthcare provider education, community-based resources, medical research, and patient education. You can contact me to learn more.
Publications
I have published in a wide variety of formats, including journals in the fields of public health, law, and mindfulness; reports with major nonprofit organizations and leading universities; consumer-facing materials like blog posts and educational outreach; and even a recent book chapter.
Check out my publications page as well as the new Engaged Action blog to read more.
