274551 Everyone Can Be an Advocate

Monday, October 29, 2012 : 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Nicole Burda , Government Relations, APHA, Washington, DC
     
This session is designed to help new and seasoned advocates understand the general ethics and legalities related to lobbying and advocacy. The presentation would address guidelines and etiquette for employees in non-profit organizations and government agencies and the activities that public health advocates can participate in regardless of their employer and/or profession.

Learning Areas:
Public health or related laws, regulations, standards, or guidelines
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Identify advocacy and lobbying etiquette for employees in non-profit organizations and government agencies. Discuss effective activities that public health advocates can participate in regardless of their employer and/or profession.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have experience in advocacy and lobbying. Prior to my position, I worked in the Senate HELP Committee and learned valuable knowledge regarding effective techniques of lobbyists.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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