Bill Smith

Background

About Bill Smith

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of big ideas and bold political action, driven by my belief that systemic change can happen when we organize with purpose and discipline. My approach to advocacy was built through work in political campaigns and during the marriage equality movement that I was privileged to be a part of for over a decade. As a co-founder of Civitas Public Affairs Group, I spent years refining a values-based approach to solving some of our biggest challenges. These experiences taught me that winning "unwinnable" fights requires a rigorous, bipartisan campaign-style strategy—one that combines sophisticated storytelling with a relentless focus on delivering results.Today, I am applying those lessons to the mental health crisis as the Founder and CEO of Inseparable. Since our launch in 2020, we have operated on the fundamental truth that mental health is inseparable from physical health. We don’t just advocate for awareness; we drive transformative change at both the state and federal levels. By identifying high-impact policy opportunities and equipping bipartisan policymakers with the research and tools they need, we are successfully turning advocacy into signed law.Our work is defined by hope, action, and measurable impact. Through initiatives like the Hopeful Futures Campaign, we are leading a national coalition to bring mental health services to every child in every school across America. Whether we are expanding insurance coverage, improving crisis response, or bolstering the mental health workforce, our strategy remains the same: we build the coalitions and the momentum necessary to ensure that good mental health care is easy to afford and easy to get.Beyond my work at Inseparable, I remain committed to strengthening our democracy and community through my service on the boards of End Citizens United and the Piedmont Journalism Foundation. I believe it’s more important than ever for us to engage in our country and our communities to build the world we want and I’m excited to connect with others who share that passion.