How can funding structures move beyond compliance to drive results? On this episode of the Igniting Impact Podcast, Stacey talks with Bridgette Bell of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and Doug Swisher of Public Knowledge® (PK). They explore financing strategies that maximize revenue, align dollars with agency goals, and tailor evidence-based programs to local needs. Bridgette and Doug also share how agencies can direct resources toward prevention and design financing models that strengthen communities.
Funding Strategies that Drive Results
PK helps agencies design funding plans that connect resources to outcomes. We address revenue gaps through performance-based contracting, revenue maximization, and alternatives analysis. Our approach helps agencies invest more strategically in prevention, supporting long-term plans.
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Meet Our Guests
Bridgette Bell, Senior Administrative Officer
Bridgette Bell joined the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in July 2021 and became the executive’s operations officer. In February 2022, she became the Deputy Commissioner on Finance and Procurement. She oversees finance services, including planning and analysis, procurement services, and federal reporting. Before joining MDCPS in 2021, Bridgette worked for various organizations, including the Mississippi Department of Human Services, the Military Department, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. Bridgette holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. Bridgette resides in Brandon with her husband. She is blessed with four kids and three grandchildren. Working with MDCPS is the most rewarding job because, to Bridgette, “Family Matters Most” in her personal and professional lives.
Doug Swisher, Management Consultant
Doug has over 30 years of experience in financial leadership for government agencies. His expertise spans budget development, cost analysis, funding strategies, and performance-based financing models. He is skilled at conducting staffing and salary evaluations, developing time and cost studies, and designing funding approaches that align resources with outcomes. Before joining PK, Doug served as Assistant Commissioner of Finance and Budget for Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services, where he managed a nearly one-billion-dollar budget and directed fiscal operations. He holds a master’s degree from Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State University).
Stacey Moss, President and CEO
For over 25 years, Stacey has contributed to government, education, and nonprofit organizations through leadership, program development, and training. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). Recognized as an expert in training design, leadership coaching, and organizational change management, Stacey has delivered over 200 training sessions on child welfare, procurement, and leadership. She has also managed more than 50 projects and portfolios throughout her career. Stacey earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming and is widely known for her expertise in child welfare law, program management, and community engagement.
About the Podcast
Launched in 2023, the Igniting Impact Podcast highlights our client’s and partner’s important work. We hope that this podcast drives impactful conversations that foster connections and progress in the field. One of our core values at Public Knowledge® is Impact. We created this podcast around this fundamental principle because it is essential to our work. Impact to us means, “We approach every engagement with our energy focused on identifying the right goals, outcomes, and strategies. And we each have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on our projects and our world.”