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PurposeThe purpose of this interview is to gain insight from the career of policy‐maker and researcher, Jane Oates, on the collaborations between academia and government to effect social change.Design/methodology/approachThis article is based on an interview with Jane Oates conducted in May of 2007.FindingsBased on her experiences, she states that social change requires a three‐way partnership between academia, government, and the people they serve. She makes specific recommendations for the ways these groups can find a common language to reach their shared goals.Originality/valueThis account provides the unique perspective of a professional who has spent years in both academia and policy‐making.