142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Advocacy for leaders

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Sunday, November 16, 2014: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oral
This training will feature interactive panels including APHA staff-led presentations about the advocacy tools and resources available to APHA members; APHA member and Affiliate leaders will share their advocacy success stories; advocacy experts will speak about best practices and strategy; and legislative staff will provide tips for policymaker communication and advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity for APHA member and Affiliate leaders to sharpen their advocacy skills and become stronger public health advocates. Trained leaders will be able to return to their sections and Affiliates with the resolve and ability to inspire and train others to be effective public health advocates.
Session Objectives: Identify the advocacy and policy tools and resources available through APHA and partner organizations. Discuss best practices for advocacy in APHA sections. Identify opportunities available to partner with national office staff to translate section expertise into APHA legislative and advocacy action. Identify strategies for engaging in a successful advocacy campaign.
Organizer:
Moderator:

8:00am
Welcoming Remarks
9:20am
Q&A
9:40am
Advocacy for leaders: Sections in action
Geraldine Henchy, MPH, RD
10:10am
Q&A
10:35am
Tackling congressional offices like a pro
Termika N. Smith, EdD, MPA
11:05am
Q&A
11:20am
Closing Remarks

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Organized by: APHA

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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