IHS Chapter Leaders Exclusive: Effective Advocacy in 2025 and Beyond (LIVE Webinar)-Effective Advocacy in 2025 and Beyond (RECORDING)

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The IHS webinar titled "Effective Advocacy in 2025 and Beyond" focused on preparing chapter leaders for advocacy efforts, particularly for planning advocacy days or fly-ins at state capitols. Peter Mihalik, IHS Health Policy and Advocacy Director, alongside Christine Seitz, Manager of Government Affairs at IHS, presented strategies for effective advocacy. They discussed the importance of timing, participant selection, and meeting scheduling, emphasizing pre-planning and communication with legislators. The narrative for advocacy efforts was highlighted, with a focus on storytelling and concise talking points. They recommended engaging with elected officials, understanding procedural norms, and being adaptable during meetings. Mihalik and Seitz also emphasized the significance of follow-up, suggesting thank-you notes and capturing feedback post-meeting. The webinar encouraged utilizing both in-person and virtual formats, with a preference for in-person meetings due to their impact. Mihalik advised on being proactive, offering support to legislators, and maintaining positive relationships. The webinar is part of a series and was made available for on-demand viewing for chapter leaders, with additional resources provided through IHS's e-learning portal.

Keywords

advocacy

IHS

webinar

legislators

storytelling

Peter Mihalik

Christine Seitz

in-person meetings

e-learning