Podcasts about advocacy day

Delorean Walls is back in the studio to discuss food insecurities in Northeast Wisconsin. Did you know that approximately one in three people in our communities is considered food insecure? Working with Feeding America, Delorean is involved with several upcoming events to discuss what can be done in our communities and food drives to combat the situation. One of the events is the Packers Superfan Food Drive coming up at 1st and Goal in Green Bay on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7-10pm. He will also attend an Advocacy Day in Madison with Feeding America. A very eye-opening segment! Another eye-opening segment included Greta Gaworek and Sarah Kubiak from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin. The organization is always in need of "bigs", but they're also promoting the "Big Draft 25" which is pushing to gain 10,000 Bigs in 60 days. Locally, they need just 32 more bigs to meet their part of the nationwide 10,000 goal. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Delorean Walls is back in the studio to discuss food insecurities in Northeast Wisconsin. Did you know that approximately one in three people in our communities is considered food insecure? Working with Feeding America, Delorean is involved with several upcoming events to discuss what can be done in our communities and food drives to combat the situation. One of the events is the Packers Superfan Food Drive coming up at 1st and Goal in Green Bay on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7-10pm. He will also attend an Advocacy Day in Madison with Feeding America. A very eye-opening segment! Another eye-opening segment included Greta Gaworek and Sarah Kubiak from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin. The organization is always in need of "bigs", but they're also promoting the "Big Draft 25" which is pushing to gain 10,000 Bigs in 60 days. Locally, they need just 32 more bigs to meet their part of the nationwide 10,000 goal. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Delorean Walls, Greta Gaworek, Sarah Kubiak

Send us a textIn this episode, guest hosts Sharon Gilmartin, Safe States Executive Director, and Paul Bonta, Director of Government Relations, discuss Advocacy Day, which took place on March 20, 2025. Paul shares why it is so important for Safe States members and partners to participate in Advocacy Day, especially this year.Christa Thelen, Safe States Program Manager, interviews participants at Advocacy Day in Washington DC on March 20th to have them share their experience about the day.Brandon Neath, Safe States, Government Relations Manager, shares policy-related resources at the end of the episode for listeners to check out on the Safe States website (www.safestates.org). These include: the Injury and Violence Prevention Network and the Policy Fellows Program.

The NY Health Act is a single payer universal health care proposal, similar to an improved and expanded Medicare for All. Morgan Moore of the Metro Chapter of the Physicians for a National Health Program talks about the March 18th advocacy day for NY Health at the Capitol with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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Send us a textIn this INbetween episode, host Mighty Fine talks about policy tools and resources available on the Safe States website (www.safestates.org). These include funding briefs, Congressional priorities, and other resources available to individuals to assist in advocacy efforts in their IVP work. As Safe States gears up for Advocacy Day on March 20, 2025 - these tools and resources will be helpful to prepare for meetings with legislators, etc. to share the importance of injury and violence prevention work and advocate for funding of programs in all 50 states.

On Tuesday February 4, several hundred climate activists were at the State Capitol to promote the Renewable Heat Now Campaign. The main push was to finally pass the NY Heat Act. The Act, which has passed the NYS Senate, Would stop subsidies for gas expansion (e.g., the 100 foot rule); would align state agency actions (e.g., PSC) with the state's climate law (CLCPA); and would cap utility bills for low income households at 6%. Among other issues the campaign is supporting is the Renewable Capitol Act to convert the Capitol complex, including the Empire State Plaza, to 100% renewable energy within three years. We hear about the campaign and other critical climate issues from Jeanne Bergman with SANE Energy; Adam Flint, Director of Clean Energy Programs at Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow; Albany resident Fred Pfieffer; Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch; Betta Broad of New Yorkers for Clean Power; Lena Goings of Fridays for Future NYC; and David Alexis of New York Communities for Change. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

In this episode of the Pediatric Speech Sister Show, we speak with Hannah Simpson, a clinical fellow with a passion for advocacy in the field of speech pathology. Hannah shares her journey, starting from her personal experiences with language barriers in a multicultural household to her extensive involvement in field-related advocacy. She details her capstone project, which focused on training pre-professionals in advocacy, and offers practical advice for those interested in integrating politics and policy into their careers. The episode also highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field, emphasizing the need for a more representative workforce.00:00 Introduction to the Pediatric Speech Sister Show01:34 Meet Our Guest: Hannah Simpson03:07 Hannah's Journey and Passion for Speech Pathology08:58 Advocacy in Speech Pathology14:22 True Learn Sponsorship15:26 Advice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists27:40 The Importance of Diversity in the Field31:04 Conclusion and Contact InformationThis episode is sponsored by TrueLearn, the Praxis® prep companion for SLP Praxis® Preppers on the go! Subscribers receive over 1,200 questions crafted by experts and fully mapped to the SLP Praxis® blueprint. TrueLearn's platform is super flexible, with options to take practice tests in timed, untimed, or tutor modes. You can sign up using my affiliate link here:  https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/melanie15/Discount Code: melanie15ABOUT HANNAH: Hannah Simpson is a current CF completing their fellowship in a Dysphagia/Voice specialty clinic and SNF. Their introduction to field-related advocacy began during their undergraduate program when they participated in Advocacy Day, an experience that sparked their enduring interest in the area. In graduate school, Hannah's capstone project focused on equipping pre-professionals with the skills and confidence to engage in field advocacy, aiming to prepare them for active participation as professionals. Their professional interests include dysphagia, voice, field-related advocacy, and promoting health education within Black and Brown communities.CONTACT HANNAH: Instagram: @cf.slp4advocacy Email: slp4advocacy@gmail.comMORE FROM PEDIATRIC SPEECH SISTERFollow me on Instagram! http://instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Check out the PSS Gift Shop: https://pedspeechsister.etsy.com Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: http://tinyurl.com/supportBIPOCkids"Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://tinyurl.com/culturalcompetemilityGET HERE: CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS GLOSSARY: Start challenging your implicit biases with the “Empowering Inclusivity: Culturally Responsive Glossary with Implicit Bias Self-Reflection, 2LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disability TermsGet 10% OFF USING CODE PSS10 TODAY!FOR ASPIRING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTSAre you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram:http://instagram.com/praxisspeechsister Listen to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast: tiny.url/praxisspeechsistermedia! FREE Mindset and Study Prep Mini Course Out Now: tinyurl.com/praxisminicourseMelanie Y. Evans - SLP L.L.C. is now accepting volunteer Influencer Interns! Find out more at tinyurl.com/pssinternapp. Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep 

Learn about the history, purpose and work of the Hispanic National Bar Association's Health & Life Sciences section, as shared by its co-chairs, Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson, general counsel at the Wistar Institute and Mildred Segura, litigation partner at Reed Smith. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Lozoya from Sentara Health. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and challenges, past and present, all with the goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included.  Anna: Welcome back to Inclusivity Included. And today's episode is in partnership with the Hispanic National Bar Association. And today we'll be learning about the Health and Life Sciences section, along with co-chairs Gelvina Rodriguez-Stevenson and Mildred Segura. Gelvina Rodriguez is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Wistar Institution, an international biomedical institute. Gelvina's career spans various sectors of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, academic medical centers, and pharmaceutical companies in government. Gelvina serves as the co-chair of the Hispanic National Bar Association's Health and Life Sciences Section and as a board member of the American Health Law Association. Mildred Segura is a litigation partner at Reed Smith LLP, a full-service global law firm. She is based in Los Angeles and is a member of Reed Smith's Life Sciences Health and Industry Group, specializing in complex products liability litigation, matters focused on medical device and pharmaceutical litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. Well, Mildred and Gelvina, excited to have you here so we can learn more about the Health and Life Sciences section of HNBA. Gelvina, can you give the audience a brief history of what was the inspiration to create the section and a brief overview of the history of the section?  Gelvina: Yeah, great, Anna. Thank you. Thank you for that that introduction for putting together this session. Very happy to talk about the health and life sciences section of the HNBA. So we started this section of the HNBA years ago. And, you know, really the idea came when I had started my first in-house job, and it just happened to be in the health sector. It was at an academic medical college. And, you know, I got there. I was like, oh, I don't know anything about health law. So let me, you know, look for mentors. And I've been fortunate through my career to always be able to find, you know, wonderful mentors through the HNBA and, you know, LaLSA, when in law school. And I started looking around to find other attorneys who were in this sector and really couldn't find anyone. I looked around, you know, my, the legal department where I was, you know, other organizations and just really couldn't find any mentors, role models to figure out how to navigate this area. So, you know, having always been active with the HNBA, you know, doing law school and having served as a regional president for the HNBA, I knew that there were very active sections within the HNBA in other areas, business law, labor and employment, employment, compliance. And I thought, gosh, it'd be great if there were a health law section where I could meet other Latino and Latina lawyers working in this space and kind of learn how it works. So I proposed to leadership at the HNBA the idea of forming this section. They thought it was a great idea, and it was formed. So then at that point, sections formed, and we had to build the community. So basically, me and our co-chair reached out to people we knew who were in you know, pharmaceutical device companies, hospitals, and invited them to join. And then also when you're part of the HNBA, you can check off what section you're interested in joining. So we had members join that way. And, you know, over the years, it's grown to be a really wonderful network of Latino and Latino lawyers across the country who are either working in healthcare and life sciences or interested in it. And it really has become, you know, that mentoring, you know group that what didn't exist years ago so really really excited to you know have that come to fruition have it become what it's become.  Anna: That sounds like really great work and it sounds like we needed that and you recognized that was something we needed so good work there and and for contributing that.  Gelvina: yeah and so wonderful that the HNBA was just so open and willing to you know jump on a new idea and move it forward so that's always wonderful.  Anna: Yeah yeah definitely HNBA is It's big about innovating. And as we grow as a legal community as well, expanding to meet the needs of the members. But I'm sure Mildred, as it sounds from Gelvina, that this is growing and growing. What do you find to be the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of co-chairing this vastly growing and expanding section here?  Mildred: That's a great question, Anna. And I've been co-chair, Gelvina invited me to serve in that position maybe three, four years ago now, Gelvina, maybe, right? And prior to that, there were other co-chairs. But I know Gelvina has been there since inception, as she just described. And I would say, you know, during my tenure these last couple of years, I would say the most rewarding aspect of co-chairing the section has been the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our community, which is health and life sciences, lawyers, policymakers, students, right? People who are interested in maybe getting into this space or maybe don't even have a clue what the space really is. And I've had the privilege of working with really, you know, brilliant people like Gelvina, like yourself, Anna, and others that are in our section and learning just how vast this practice area really is, right, of health and life sciences and how much it encompasses. Purposes and um and it's nice as Gelvina said you know it's a place of like-minded people doing you know they're in different practices but under the same umbrella and we're all our goal is the same right to advance health care and life sciences while ensuring that our voices are heard in these critical areas whether it's representing our clients you know in big law or in public interest or in the government and so wherever you are it's it's a nice sort of place to come together and be be able to showcase, you know, what's going on in your practice or in this area. And it's a really collaborative spirit as well, where people bring ideas. You know, if someone comes to us and say, hey, I have an idea for a webinar that I want to put on, focused on health and life sciences, it's great, right? And we're learning as we go, too, because I'm a litigator. And so there may be ideas and trends that I'm not even aware of. So it's a really great way to stay abreast of what's going on in this space as well. And Gelvina mentioned mentoring. And so we do have students that are members. version. I would say that's the other rewarding aspect of this is the ability to mentor young attorneys is incredibly fulfilling, right? And we put on a CLE panel presentation at one of our corporate council conferences for the HNBA, which was focused on careers in life sciences and healthcare, because a lot of students have no clue, you know, well, what does that mean? You know, what kind of careers do you have within that space? And there was a panel of litigators, government attorneys, policymakers. Gelvina moderated that panel. I was on it as well. And it was great to see the type of questions that we were getting from these up-and-coming, soon-to-be lawyers. And on the flip side, you asked me what's been the most challenging. I would say is balancing the diverse interests of our members within the section, right? Because like I said, that I'm a litigator, Gelvina's in-house, we have people in government, you know, all across the board in transactional spaces. And so it's really, you know, trying to cater to our members, ensuring that we are responsive to their needs and what they're interested in. And so we try and cover a broad range of topics to ensure that we provide value to our members, which requires, you know, careful planning, constant communication. But these challenges also present opportunities for growth and innovation. Like I said, as a litigator, I'm learning a lot about other aspects of health and life sciences beyond what my firm offers, obviously, which also does a little bit of everything within the life sciences space. So that's what I would say have been the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being co-chair of the section.  Anna: Oh, that's a lot. But it sounds like you and Gelvina have a good handle of that and having such a wide spectrum of individuals from law students to seasoned attorneys. And it sounds like your panel regarding careers in health and life sciences really try to hold in on the great plethora of opportunities for someone who's interested in our great section, our section that we love.  Mildred: That's exactly right.  Anna: From this section's name, health and life sciences, Gelvina, who do you think should join this section? And like, what are the benefits of joining HNBA's Health and Life Sciences section?  Gelvina: Yep. So in terms of who should join, I think, you know, Mildred touched on this a bit. And I think she went over sort of the diversity of this field, right, and the breadth of who is a healthcare lawyer, who is a life sciences lawyer. And it's really anyone who's like, you know, knee deep in that space. Like you're on a hospital attorney or someone at a pharmaceutical company in healthcare and life sciences, or it could be someone just sort of interested in maybe exploring that space. Or it could be someone who's a litigator and they happen to have a case that involves two healthcare-related companies. They want to, you know, learn more about this space and how it works or just, you know, interact with people working in this space. It could be, you know, anyone from like the knee-deep healthcare life sciences lawyers to people who are just tangentially involved. And, you know, again, the spectrum there is hospital attorneys, pharmaceutical device company attorneys and other legal professionals, folks working in health tech, AI, which is huge in health care, health insurance companies. PBMs, pharmacies, labs, you know, government, AG offices do lots of the, you know, credentialing and licensing for health care providers. It's, you know, we cover topics in reproductive health, public health. We have lots of members who are working in the antitrust space. There's lots of activity and healthcare entities related to antitrust. So, you know, as you can see, public policy, Mildred mentioned that. And really just in terms of, you know, you asked about the benefits of joining. So, again, for the folks who are knee deep, like we get to, you know, get on these calls and say, you know, this is this topic that we're starting to see, you know, more of in our space. What are you all seeing? And just kind of share ideas and approaches. And, you know, for those who are not knee deep learning about the area, you know, and for students, you know, Mildred mentioned we have lots of students who join. And I think historically, healthcare and life sciences hasn't been like one of those key areas that you focus on in law school. It's not like, you know, securities, which is kind of all over. And so it's a new area. So we can provide, you know, mentoring and exposure to different career opportunities in this space, which is very exciting and growing. And we also coordinate with other organizations like the American Health Law Association and build liaisons there and share speaking opportunities that we're aware of that folks may want to be interested in, job opportunities. So I could go on and on forever about all the benefits of joining this section, but I'll pause there.  Anna: Thank you. I can definitely say I have benefited both from being a section member, from Gelvina's mentorship, which is a benefit. Mildred mentioned that it's having had the opportunity to present at the American Health Lawyers Association and also learning. I know we last year had someone present on privacy and AI and how that affects our our industry. And that was really great and insightful. I was like driving, but trying to take notes. And I'm like, I need to pay attention. And so it was just really enthralled and learned a lot. And I was able to take that back into my actual practice and still have. And it's been very impactful. So definitely a great benefit. And so really, really appreciative of the section doing that. And I have a question for both of you. Can each of you share how the section has influenced your practice and your personal life?  Gelvina: Yeah. You know, I think, like you said, just being able to meet other attorneys in this space like you and Mildred and, you know, work together. Yeah. And just finding that sense of community and others who've, you know, maybe are like in a field that I've been interested in or, and it's really just invigorating, right? Once you start looking for other Latino and Latina lawyers working in this space, we find each other and it's very inspiring. So, for example, we did a podcast series through the section where we interviewed Latino and Latina leaders in health care and life sciences. We, you know, for example, Lisa Pino, who was the director of the Office for Civil Rights within HHS, which is the office that enforces HIPAA, a really important position. So just being able to, you know, connect with her and, you know, expose our membership to people like her and really exciting positions like that. And, you know, she provided mentorship and advice on that call. Like, how do you get to these positions if you're interested? How do you navigate these positions as a Latina? So, you know, just being able to meet people and interact with people in this space has just been inspiring and made me feel very optimistic and supported in my career. So that's really been, you know, that's from a professional and personal, again, from a personal perspective, meeting other professionals who are working in similar space. You have so much in common and you can share so much. You become, you know, colleagues and friends, which is just wonderful. Yeah.  Mildred: Yeah, and I would echo a lot of what Gelvina just said in terms of just on a, in my practice alone, right, having immersed myself into the section, taken on the role of co-chair, having to learn sort of, okay, who's our membership? What are they interested in? But more than that really was the friendships that I've been able to build. Obviously, your network expands, right, which is always great. And just deepening my own understanding of health and life sciences. Like I said, I come from the litigation side of life sciences. So to be able to speak with you, Anna, about risk management issues that impact hospitals, for instance, right? And sort of those folks that are in that space is important because it helps inform perhaps how I may be counseling my clients on my end when it comes to the litigation side. So there's this cross-pollination. I think that's very beneficial and is one of the things that has greatly influenced my practice by virtue of serving as co-chair. And on a personal level, I would say that it's just reinforced my commitment to advocating for our community. It's nice, yes, we have a place of like-minded folks who can come together, share ideas, trends, and practices that cut across the health and life sciences space, but also what we do for the larger community. And one thing that HNBA offers is something called Advocacy Day, which is a day where HNBA members, section members can go to Congress, and we have various meetings with congressional representatives on issues of importance to our section. So as a health and life sciences section, we, you know, one issue that came to mind was on mental health, which is a key issue for the Latino community and something that can be, you know, has a lot of, could be taboo and a lot of, you know, people don't want to come forward and say, you know, I'm suffering from mental health and get the care that they need. So to me, that was the first time I participated in that advocacy date program. So to be able and have these meetings with, you know, the congressmen and congresswomen and be able to talk about these issues was really a different experience for me that I had not engaged in before. So I would say, you know, that experiences like that is something that our section offers and that I would recommend to anyone.  Gelvina: Yeah. And just to pick up on that point that Mildred just made, we also work very closely with the leadership of the health and life sciences section of the Asian American Bar Association, the South Asian NAPABA, SABA, and the NBA. And especially during the pandemic, we really were coordinating on health equity issues. And we did some publications for the HNBA on health equity to elevate being in a position where we could elevate those important topics. And as lawyers, a resource on how those issues impact our community from a legal perspective has been key. And, you know, to Mildred's point, being able to bring these important topics up at Advocacy Day has been a really important role for this committee.  Anna: Yeah, I think this section is really good at doing that, bringing forward not only our issues and what we need as section members, but also for the community at large. And not just professionally, but also just, you know, the overall Latino, Latina, Hispanic community across the U.S. I know we also have written, Gelvina and I and a few of us others, we wrote an article on how we could give back and give our skill sets since we have such a variety of skills across different spectrums of areas, whether it's helping with wills or sitting on a board. I know Gelvina sits on several boards and giving back in different ways to impact to ensure health care equity within our community and not just out in the sense of professional legal realm. Mildred, can you share any exciting initiatives that the section currently has and any that they might have going on in the future with our listeners?  Mildred: Sure. Good question. So, you know, right now our section is focused on a few key initiatives. One of them is creating more educational resources and webinars that address emerging issues in health and life sciences, particularly those affecting the Hispanic community, obviously, but also other trends that we're seeing that are of interest to our members. And we're also strengthening our mentorship program, aiming to provide guidance and support to the next generation of legal professionals in the field. This year, which kicked off in the fall of 2023, we kicked it off with a social media campaign, right? Because we know the younger generation is on Instagram and what used to be Twitter, so now X. And so HNBA has been really active in engaging with the social media platforms and getting the word out about sections like ours that are offered through the HMBA. So we had a social media campaign that featured myself, Gelvina, and you were part of that as well as our other vice chairs of the section to really get the word out about who we are, what's our mission, what's our purpose, right? We're here to serve you and to get more membership to join the section. So that's been one initiative in terms of just getting the word out. Other initiatives that we've taken on this year have been highlighting select members of our section on topics of interest. And we touched on this already earlier today. You know, we've had people from who are at the top pharma companies present on data privacy issues. We've had people within the medical device industry come and speak to us about what they're seeing relative to AI and life sciences and some of the implications coming out of that, both on the regulatory side and the litigation side, for instance. Instance, we had presentations on the impact of the recent FTC ruling on non-compete agreements, which now we have a federal court, right, who's come out and said, okay, you know, you don't have the authority to do that. So a lot of activity that's relevant to our section across the board, right, no matter whether you're in-house or at a firm or perhaps in government. And another initiative we had was focused on the Supreme Court's decision related to DOBS and reproductive health. And we put on a CLE panel at one of our corporate council conferences for the HNBA focused on sort of sexual and reproductive health post-DOBS, which was well attended and extremely timely just because of all the issues, you know, no matter what side you are on that issue, you know, it's always helpful to bring that to our community and have people, you know, have a discussion and a debate around those issues. More recently, coming up for our annual convention in September, taking place in D.C., we will have a panel focused on GLP-1 pharmaceuticals. It's called GLP-What? Exploring the Weighty Legal Issues of Pharma's Blockbuster Weight Loss Drug, which will feature our very own Anna, who's with us today, along with some other members of our section and the IP section of the HNBA. So we're looking forward to that. And we're busy working on some additional webinars coming up later this year, including one, like I said, on non-compete agreements, as well as because we are in election season, sort of the impact of the elections on health and life sciences. We know there's a lot of impact there and we want to be able to bring that to our members as well. And just getting creative, thinking outside the box. You know, this idea of this podcast, Anna, was yours. I thought, you know, it's a great idea. So initiatives like that, trying to get a little bit more creative in how we can, again, bring our section and the most value to our members as much as we can. And lastly, as Gelvina touched on, we're collaborating with other bar and healthcare-related organizations, such as the American Health Law Association, which you both touched on. And, yeah, so we're trying to do, you know, as much as we can, again, because, you know, we don't get paid for this. We do it because we like it, we want to. And it's, as Gelvina said, very inspiring and invigorating to be doing this work. So really lucky to have the opportunity to do it.  Anna: That's a lot of great work, a lot of great initiatives, and I look forward to that. I hope our listeners join us so you can learn. Even if you don't practice in this area, a lot of that expands and cross-pollinates and touches different aspects of our daily life. Gelvina, so where can people that are interested in learning more about this section and wanting to just find out when is the next podcast or when is the next webinar, where can they find us?  Gelvina: Yep, there's a number of ways. Number one, you can go on HNBA, Hispanic National Bar Association.com. And there's a drop down link to sections and you'll find the health section, health and life sciences section there. You can join that way. Also, as a member, you can join through your membership portal, but also you can join through the section portal. We have a LinkedIn page. It's HNBA Health and Life Sciences. So you can find us on LinkedIn and join that way. And we send out information about our upcoming events and activities via the LinkedIn page. On the LinkedIn page, there's also email addresses where you could email Mildred or me and we'll get you on the listserv. So we send out emails and calendar invites for the meetings. We usually have, as Mildred mentioned, a meeting at the annual conferences for the HNBA. There's two annual conferences a year, one in September and one in March. So we usually have an in-person meeting there. And then we have one to two virtual meetings throughout the year where folks can join. And like Mildred said, we have people present on topics of interest. But also, we start each of those meetings with everyone introducing themselves and where they work or what their interest is. And that's a really great way to get to know the community. So I would encourage folks to get on the LinkedIn page, join via the HNBA.com website, email us if you have any questions and, you know, come attend one of our meetings or activities.  Anna: Great. Thank you for sharing that. I want to thank everyone for joining us today here on Inclusivity Included in our partnership today with the Hispanic National Bar Association Health and Life Sciences section. Thank you, Gelvina and Mildred, taking time out of your busy days as co-chairs and sharing with us your experiences, your contributions, and as well as all the exciting new initiatives and planning that the section has. Please join us next time on our next episode on Inclusivity Included.  Outro: Inclusivity Included is a Reed Smith production. Our producers are Ali McCardell and Shannon Ryan. You can find our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, reedsmith.com, and our social media accounts.  Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational purposes. 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Time: ~30min. Episode 32! This week I have an interview for you with my friend KZ from The Bellwethers, who happens to be an Advocate for the Recording Academy. Music Advocacy Day is happening on Tuesday October 1st, a day advocates meet with legislators regarding important topics for musicians to help protect their interests in this ever-changing world of streaming and technology. You'll learn what it means to be an advocate, what important topics are at the top of the list this year, and how you can get involved.  LINKS:  Music Advocacy Day https://www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/news/recording-academy-music-advocacy-day-2024 Music Advocacy Action (templates to write to local legislators by issue): https://www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act Threats & Opportunities for The Songwriter Community: https://www.grammy.com/news/watch-2024-songwriters-composers-wing-town-hall-panels Recording Academy Membership: https://members.recordingacademy.com/s/?language=en_US MUSIC: Jennifer Tefft & the Strange - Going Out  The Bellwethers - Looking Glass Sara Robinson - Queen Feedback: scenemomsays@gmail.com Submit Your Music: https://danicutler.com/podcast/submit-your-music/ All Things Dani

In this episode, Lindsey takes you inside the 2024 National Alopecia Areata Foundation conference. It took place this past June in Washington, D.C. The D.C. setting is an important one for alopecia advocacy work. As listeners know all too well, it's an election year. It feels like government and public policy are at the forefront of minds and memes, but all that stuff can also feel so divisive and simply out of reach. And what might any that have to do with alopecia? Well, as it happens–a lot! NAAF has an entire Legislative Liaison program in which people with alopecia all across the country–and members of their support squad–aim to meet with their local legislators to implement real, tangible change for those with hair loss. Don't worry – Lindsey and special guests from this year's conference -- including NAAF co-founder Donna Murray and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley -- are going to break it all down for you.  Plus, head to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day and learn all about the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act.  Next year's NAAF conference will take place in Chicago on June 26, 27, 28 and 29th. 

In this episode, Jeffrey Johnson, IFMA's Executive Director of Government Affairs sits down with Lynn Baez, Chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, Jason Callis, Member of IFMA's Global Board of Directors & Government Affairs, and Lena Thompson, who is also on IFMA's Global Board of Directors. Together they discuss the upcoming IFMA Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C, sharing insights on the critical importance of advocating for the facility management profession and how it significantly impacts public policy and the built environment. The conversation details the agenda for this free two-day event as well as opportunities for local advocacy.Sign up for Advocacy Day Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

We look at what's happened so far during spring wildfire season. We learn about Aging Advocacy Day in Wisconsin. We learn about the Aquatics Ambassador program. We speak with the author of Milwaukee in Stone & Clay, a book about Milwaukee's geological architecture.

Send a message to the showA few things to remember: John O'Keefe is dead. His family hasn't been able to properly mourn (nor has Karen Read) and this is a horrible place for a family to be.There are kids involved. John O'Keefe was the guardian and main caregiver to his niece and nephew that in no way asked for or deserved to be at the center of this nightmare. There is a lot of scrutiny surrounding the John O'Keefe murder trial.Karen Read is not a stupid woman. She's a member of the faculty at Bentley, in their Finance Dept  for the last 16 years. She works (or worked) for Fidelity Investments in Equity Research and was a Financial Analyst. There has been so much pre-trial publicity that it may be impossible for her to be looked at fairly. This case is simply bananas. The more I learn about it, the more questions I have, beginning with What the hell happened at 34 Fairview in Canton in the early hours of January 29, 2022?We know eastern Massachusetts was in the grips of a major snowstorm. Turns out, it was a blizzard. Boston got 23.5 inches of snow that Saturday at Logan Airport, making January 29, 2022 the second largest January storm every recorded in the city. The seventh biggest snowstorm of all time in Boston's recorded history.The temperature dropped to 21 degrees. This had to have hampered the investigation. There were the red solo cups, the grocery bag, that leaf blower - very Tarantino. I watched some of the testimony this week and I checked in with Dubs, the True Crime Bloodhound, to help me out with this week's big happenings. --- Justice for Beth Brodie | Event linkHer killer is seeking parole, hearing is Thurs May 16 at the Massachusetts Parole Offices in Natick. Write a letter. Stand with us. Visit JusticeforBethBrodie.com - Write the parole board and tell them No Parole for Richard Baldwin, W56202.Justice for Janet Downing. Her killer is seeking parole on Tues 6/25 Friday, May 17 is Children's Advocacy Day at the State House from 11am-1pm.Join us at Great Hall | Event Link Thanks to Dubs of True Crime Bloodhound | Substack | YouTubeSupport the Show.Follow Instagram | Facebook | Twitter X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube For show notes and source information, visit CrimeoftheTruestKind.comThis podcast has minimal profanity but from time to time you get an f-bomb.Become a patron: Patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkind Music included in episodes from Joe "onlyone" Kowalski - Joe Got A New Heart FundDug McCormack's Math Ghosts. and Shredding by Andrew King

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In a roundtable featuring representatives from AMPP's member leaders and staff, Kimberly-Joy Harris, Elaine Bowman, and Tim Gonzalez share their perspectives on the importance of participating in AMPP's annual Advocacy Day (set for May 15-16, 2024). Discussion topics include tips to effectively advocate for the materials protection industry; how advocating at the government level can impact our field; specific pieces of U.S. legislation that AMPP is focused on this year; and recent additions to the advocacy campaign, such as the Corrosion and Coatings Political Action Committee (PAC) and the new International Advocacy Program. For more information, visit the AMPP Advocacy Day web page.

Welcome back to Clearing the Haze, the podcast where we dive deep into the issues surrounding workplace drug testing and substance abuse prevention. I'm your host Chuck Marting, and in today's episode, we'll be discussing  NDASA Advocacy Day in Washington D.C., planned for March 4-5 2024  where over 40 members of the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) will gather to advocate for the rights of employers to maintain drug and alcohol testing policies in the workplace, ensuring safety and productivity.   Episode Highlights: Introduction to NDASA Advocacy Day: Chairman Jim Greer provides an overview of NDASA Advocacy Day and its significance in promoting safe and productive workplaces. Discussion on the key objectives and priorities of NDASA members during their advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. Importance of Workplace Drug Testing: It is highlighting the crucial role of drug and alcohol testing in ensuring workplace safety. Examining the impact of substance abuse on productivity, absenteeism, and workplace accidents. Legislative Challenges and Advocacy Efforts: Exploration of the legislative landscape surrounding workplace drug testing. Overview of the challenges faced by employers in maintaining drug testing programs. Insight into NDASA's advocacy strategies and engagement with policymakers to address these challenges. NDASA's Advocacy Initiatives: Spotlight on NDASA's initiatives aimed at promoting responsible drug testing policies. Discussion on the resources and support provided by NDASA to its members in navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. Success Stories and Impact: Sharing success stories and examples of how effective drug testing programs have contributed to creating safer work environments. Reflecting on the positive impact of NDASA's advocacy efforts on the business community and public safety. Looking Ahead: Chairman Jim Greer discusses the future outlook for workplace drug testing and NDASA's continued advocacy efforts. Exploration of emerging trends and developments in substance abuse prevention and workplace safety.   As we wrap up today's episode, we thank Chairman Jim Greer and the NDASA members for their dedication to promoting safe and drug-free workplaces. Join us next time as we continue to explore important topics surrounding substance abuse prevention on Clearing the Haze.   Chairman Jim Greer suggested reading; The General vs. The President- MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War.   https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385540574?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X89V7W1MPZ3GSD26SWEP

On Tuesday, February 27, 250 people will be at the State Capitol for an advocacy day to cut single-use plastic packaging in half in NYS by calling for passage of the critical Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill. Nyah Estevez of Beyond Plastics talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today on News Du Jour, we cover a Ruby Franke update and global conflict updates (Ukraine / Russia, Gaza / Israel).  SB1470 petition and resources: https://chng.it/W4dytVWsJvRSVP for Advocacy Day at the OK State Capitol (2/27, 10am-2pm): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oklahoma-domestic-abuse-advocacy-day-tickets-820422825757 —Connect with us:+ WEBSITE: www.sugarfreemedia.co+ INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/newsdujour.podcast+ TIKTOK: www.TikTok.com/@newsdujour.podcastBECOME A PATRON (and listen ad free): www.patreon.com/sugarfreemediaSHOP MERCH: www.sugarfreemedia.co/shopNews Du Jour is a 10-15 minute daily news recap. We strive to relay stories in a calm, approachable way. We cover everything from politics, to art, to business, to celebrity news, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you‘re always up to date! If you enjoy News Du Jour, be sure to leave us a rating/review or share our podcast with friends, family, colleagues, or on social media!You can also always READ the News Du Jour on our website at:https://sugarfreemedia.co/category/news-du-jour/

Global Minnesota's Professional Exchanges program brings the world to Minnesota by connecting international visitors from all over the globe with their professional counterparts throughout the state. One of the most important organizations that helps facilitate this process is called Global Ties U.S. On this episode, hear from Katherine A. Brown, President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.  She joins to talk about the national Global Ties Network, their upcoming National Meeting and Advocacy Day in early March, Citizen Diplomacy Day on February 16, and how these professional exchange programs benefit communities throughout the United States and around the world. Links Global Minnesota Professional Exchanges Global Ties U.S. Global Ties Network Global Ties Community Impact Study Podcast Episode with Leorian Ricardo State Department Alumni Exchange Program Upcoming Event: Global Social with International Visitors

A family impacted by gun violence discusses House Bill 5, Children's Advocacy Day at the capitol, a bill dealing landlords and Section 8 housing clears another hurdle, breaking down certificate of need, and increasing juror compensation.

In this episode from ASRM 2023 in New Orleans, I'm talking with Serena Chen, Natalie Crawford and Sean Tipton about Advocacy and Doctors for Fertility.  ASRM Advocacy: ASRM's Office of Public Affairs: Who and What We Are | American Society for Reproductive Medicine | ASRM Doctor's for Fertility: Doctors For Fertility More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Congress Website: www.asrmcongress.com Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20 percent of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9 percent have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  With teen suicide on the rise, a local group, Zero Reasons Why, was formed. We had the opportunity to speak with an adult leader, Davis Finley, as well as teen leaders, Ava Shropshire and Kripa Gauba.  Follow Zero Reasons Why here or the local group here. Meet Kripa Gauba Kripa is a sophomore at Blue Valley West and is in her second year on the campaign. She has been a part of Zero Reasons Why events such as Advocacy Day at the Capital and presenting at Iola High School.   Meet Ava Shropshire Ava is a recently graduated high school senior from Overland Park, KS. She is fascinated by stories - the collections of ideas and experiences that make us human. From the books on her shelves to everyday conversations, she yearns to learn from others and use her creativity as a catapult for connections. Meet Davis Finley Davis was born and raised in Kansas City and was also homeschooled throughout his childhood. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO and received a Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He began working on the Zero Reasons Why campaign in January of 2021 where he contributes to the campaign with photography, videography, writing, event planning, and storytelling. What We're Loving In Kansas City For Our Mental Health The Market at Meadowbrook Sarah loves getting an iced tea from the Market and walking the paths around Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village. She also loves walking Sar Ko Par park and getting a drink from the Foundry coffee shop. Therapy and Calendars Simply said, Megan loves therapy. She highly recommends it on the regular for everyone. She also has printed free blank calendars and filled them in for the summer to put on the fridge. Thank you to our episode sponsor! Price Chopper Get transported to a fruit-filled oasis this summer with seasonal picks from Price Chopper. From desserts to healthy snacks, summer salsas or even homemade popsicles, Price Chopper is your fruit recipe destination!With fruit's added health benefits and peak flavors you won't find the rest of the year, let's make this summer one to remember!     Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20 percent of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9 percent have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  With teen suicide on the rise, a local group, Zero Reasons Why, was formed. We had the opportunity to speak with an adult leader, Davis Finley, as well as teen leaders, Ava Shropshire and Kripa Gauba.  Follow Zero Reasons Why here or the local group here. Meet Kripa Gauba Kripa is a sophomore at Blue Valley West and is in her second year on the campaign. She has been a part of Zero Reasons Why events such as Advocacy Day at the Capital and presenting at Iola High School.   Meet Ava Shropshire Ava is a recently graduated high school senior from Overland Park, KS. She is fascinated by stories - the collections of ideas and experiences that make us human. From the books on her shelves to everyday conversations, she yearns to learn from others and use her creativity as a catapult for connections. Meet Davis Finley Davis was born and raised in Kansas City and was also homeschooled throughout his childhood. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO and received a Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He began working on the Zero Reasons Why campaign in January of 2021 where he contributes to the campaign with photography, videography, writing, event planning, and storytelling. What We're Loving In Kansas City For Our Mental Health The Market at Meadowbrook Sarah loves getting an iced tea from the Market and walking the paths around Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village. She also loves walking Sar Ko Par park and getting a drink from the Foundry coffee shop. Therapy and Calendars Simply said, Megan loves therapy. She highly recommends it on the regular for everyone. She also has printed free blank calendars and filled them in for the summer to put on the fridge. Thank you to our episode sponsor! Price Chopper Get transported to a fruit-filled oasis this summer with seasonal picks from Price Chopper. From desserts to healthy snacks, summer salsas or even homemade popsicles, Price Chopper is your fruit recipe destination!With fruit's added health benefits and peak flavors you won't find the rest of the year, let's make this summer one to remember!     Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Obesity is one of the major risk factors for developing kidney disease, which is measured through the body mass index or BMI. This measurement factors into the process for both living donors and transplant recipients. On today's episode, you'll learn how to measure your BMI and hear from both kidney patients on how managing their weight affected their kidney health. In this episode we spoke with,  Carol Murray is a Quality Manager for Boston Scientific in Minnesota. On June 12, 2019, she donated a kidney to her husband who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2015. Introduced to the National Kidney Foundation too and through the transplant journey Carol became passionate about ways to draw attention to need for living donors as well as advocating for living donors. Working with the National Kidney Foundation on a local level she has participated in the Big Ask:Big Give, Kidney Walks, and Advocacy Day. With a strong desire to provide help and hope for others Carol has been involved in several roles with a few different non-profit organizations. Carol has a B.S degree in Quality Management from the University of Minnesota Crookston, and an A.A.S in Manufacturing Technology from Hennepin Technical College.  Golnaz Ghomeshi Friedman, RD, is a Senior Dietitian and Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian for UC Davis Health Transplant Program and has been working in this role since 2014. Golnaz values the importance and impact of nutrition in the transplant population and has been involved in a variety of projects directly impacting patient care. She has developed and modified policies that have made a significant impact on the decision-making process for transplant patient selection. Golnaz has worked with the transplant team and served as co-investigator on various research projects including those centered around assessment of malnutrition, functional status and frailty in transplant candidates. Melanie Pina was diagnosed with lupus nephritis in 2018, and in 2021 she became a peritoneal dialysis patient. Melanie started sharing her journey online since April 2022 and recently had weight loss surgery to be on the transplant list. Now she is waiting for a transplant and hopefully, her second shot at life will come soon.    Additional Resources:  Melanie's Blog Article  5 Exercises for Kidney Patients   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.

On this episode of Policy Matters, we're joined by Sarah Bogdan from our Washington DC headquarters to discuss Advocacy Day 2023 with guests Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg and Dr. Inger Britt Carlsson.  More information on this topic is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org ASRM Today Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

200 solid waste advocates came to Albany on Tuesday May 2., 58 environmental organizations joined Beyond Plastics and NYPIRG for Rally and Advocacy Day to say, “New York Is Not Disposable.” The advocates called for the passage of two bills that would greatly reduce plastic pollution statewide: the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A5322/S4246) and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill (A6353/S237) We first hear from Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the chair of the Assembly environmental committee and the lead sponsor of the two bills. We then hear from Alexis Goldsmith, national organizing director at Beyond Plastics.

Earth Day Advocacy Day took place at the State Capitol on April 25. The groups were backing more than 2 dozen bills urging the legislature to pass key environmental bills addressing environmental health and justice, eliminating toxics in consumer products, packaging, and water, lead in paint and pipes, energy efficiency and equity, and land use conservation. We hear from the emcee, Bobbi Wilder of Clean and Healthy NY; Senator Harckman and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, chairs of the environmental committees; Senator Lea Webb; Assemblymember Ken Debrowski; and several members of WEACT, including Briana Carbajal their state legislative manager.

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act is holding companies accountable for their plastic waste as is the Better Bottle Bill. Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics spoke with Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey about these bills for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. She also spoke about the NY is Not Disposable Rally and Advocacy Day on May 2. Registration here bit.ly/packagingreduction

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, Jeffrey Mosher attended the opening session of MCAN, the Michigan College Access Network's College Advocacy Day. Hear two segments with remarks from the opening session,, followed by his interview with Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN's Executive Director. College Access Advocacy Day: Building on Momentum, MCAN's sixth annual advocacy event, was held on March 21, 2023. This year's event was a collaboration among MCAN, Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling, Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Michigan Promise Zones Association, and Michigan Student Financial Aid Association. Participants met with legislators and policymakers and rallied around postsecondary access and attainment. View this year's legislative priorities on their website. Each year, College Access Advocacy Day is open to anyone who has a passion for college access and postsecondary attainment. In the past, participants have included school counselors, Local College Access Network coordinators and team members, higher education professionals, community-based organization leaders and staff, philanthropic leaders, and more. All are welcome to attend, and there is no cost to participate. No previous advocacy knowledge or skill set is required. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Join me for today's episode for a recap of PCOS Advocacy Day, which took place a few weeks ago on Capitol Hill. This was my fourth year attending, and I begin by sharing about my first experience attending Advocacy Day. I then describe the three “asks” that were on our list this year for PCOS efforts, legislation, and funding. I also share how you can find out more about your legislators and how they are supporting PCOS issues. Progress is being made, and it is truly remarkable to witness this first hand.Tune in to hear:My experience with Advocacy DaySpecific appropriations and report language requests Co-sponsoring 2023 PCOS Awareness MonthJoining the Bipartisan Congressional PCOS caucusHow to get involved in advocacyGet involved in PCOS advocacy:Follow PCOS Challenge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcoschallengeCONNECT WITH SAM:Follow Sam on InstagramDownload her free Intuitive Eating Workbook for PCOSLearn more about the Nourished with PCOS Program Enroll in Balanced Blood Sugar for PCOS! Tired of being told to cut out carbs or "just lose weight" to improve insulin resistance? Enrollment is officially open for the winter group of Balanced Blood Sugar for PCOS. This course will help you lower your A1c, improve fatigue, heal cravings, and feel better with PCOS. Enroll here! Enrollment closes on Thursday, January 25th. Follow Sam on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pcos.nutritionist/

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"Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is your source for the captured presentation and conversations from the Lobby Day Town Hall (February 23rd @ 2PM EST) as your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch and the Government Affairs Team of Chair Mark Sargent, John Palatiello (Legislative Consultant), and John "JB" Byrd (NSPS Federal Lobbyist), discuss the three talking points for the March 29th Capitol Hill visit with our legislators. To participate in the upcoming in-person Lobby Day activities, please visit the NSPS website (nsps.us.com) and register under the Advocacy/Day on the Hill.

Lisa Rosenthal and myself talk about Federal Advocacy Day, April 25th 2023. This is a day for the reproductive community to discuss pro-family legislation with congress. Check it out and please sign-up to be an advocate in your state. Attendance is virtual this year!

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea's interview with Alexis Goldsmith, of Beyond Plastics, about the Advocacy Day for the Bigger Bottle Bill on Wednesday, February 15 Then, we will hear Part 1 of Wille Terry's audio excerpts from the Hudson Valley Community college program featuring Bobby Seale, Co-founder of the Black Panther Party. Later on, Wille Terry speaks about Black History Month After that, We talk with Sean Collins about the history of local unions and the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America Finally, we will hear Carolee Bennett read her poem “How to Save Yourself”, as well as, discuss with Thom Francis what inspired her to write her 2010 manuscript.

The New York Waste Reduction Coalition is hosting an advocacy day at the state capitol on Wednesday February 15 to advance the Bigger Better Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act. Meet in LOB 711A at 9:30 AM. Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastic discusses the various Extended Producer Responsbilities Act and expanding the bottle bill. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

We have an upcoming day of advocacy coming up at the end of February where you'll have the chance to walk with moms and babies on the path to life, and to publicly show where you stand as a Minnesota Catholic. Maggee Hangee, Policy and Public Relations Associate for the MN Catholic Conference, joins us this weekend to provide some details on this advocacy day. Event details: https://www.mncatholic.org/united_for_life

Clean Slate Advocacy Day January 17th at the New York State Capitol. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe brings excerpts form the Press Conference, speakers include NY state Assembly members and Advocates from the various communities from acrossr the state. This event was urging New York State's legislature to pass the Clean Slate Act (S.211/A.1029), joining over a dozen local and county governments that have already passed resolutions calling for the passage of Clean Slate, The Clean Slate Act would end the perpetual punishment of more than 2 million New Yorkers by creating an automatic process to seal old conviction records, allowing people to access jobs, housing and education. #CleanSlateNY

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Fewins-Bliss executive director MCAN - Michigan College Access Network, of Lansing but serving statewide. Welcome back, let's remind the Michigan business community what MCAN is. (MCAN) hosted College Access Advocacy Day 2022 (April 26) at the Phoenix Building (222 N. Washington Square, Lansing). This year's theme was "Addressing Michigan's Talent Crisis." Participants heard from Finn McLaren, a student impacted by the pandemic, be able to meet with legislators and policymakers, and rally around postsecondary access and attainment. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/

Hear about: Why the day came to fruition, what it encompasses, when and where it takes place and how you can be involved.Appreciating the impact of advocacy. Acknowledging what type of advocacy is comfortable for you personally and as part of a community, considering that we all advocate at different times throughout our days, and understanding why advocacy is a change agent and empowers attendees. You have until May 2 to register at Resolve.org https://resolve.org/

Monica loses both her parents to pancreatic cancer, first her mother and later her father.  Her mother wasn't given many options - either chemo or let nature take its course.  With the low survival rate the decision made was to let nature take its course.  Monica being a researcher googled pancreatic cancer and found a chat group.  After reading a few stories posted by family members, Monica felt her mother had been given a death sentence.  After losing her mother in 2003 she continued to do research but found nothing was really being done.  She joined the PanCAN Albuquerque, New Mexico Affiliate in 2012 after attending her first PurpleLight. Monica always loved to volunteer, pancreatic cancer ended up choosing her mother and that lead her into the direction of volunteering with PanCAN.  Monica is the Social Media Chair of the Michigan Affiliate and has also served as the Advocacy Chair.  The first thing she tells people she meets who have been diagnosed or their family members is to contact PanCAN.  "I'd let them know there is hope not to give up, different things going."  Monica feels going to Advocacy Day and sharing your stories with members of congress is very empowering.  It's important our representative know "My mother was just not a statistic, she was not a number she was a real person."  Monica was completely blindsided when she found out her dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer some years later.  Her father had seen what his wife and gone through so he was a little more aware and his was found earlier.  His symptoms were different, jaundice, itchy skin, he was able to have the whipple but sadly died less than a year later.  Monica hasn't really come to terms yet in losing her father, she is still  mourning  her mother.  Losing both parents to pancreatic cancer Monica is more involved and invested in the fight against pancreatic cancer.  Quoting one of her favorite researcher, Dr Howard Crawford "It can be bent."  Monica's goal is to raise as much awareness, keep her mothers legacy alive, "I don't want her to ever be forgotten and she won't be forgotten through me or the work that I do." This episode of Living Hope is dedicated to Monica's mother Ranjana Upadhyaya "MAA" You can reach Monica through the affiliate facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2095769850634842 or email mmishra@pancanvolunteer.org

Right now, in Washington state, there's no legislative requirement that insurance companies cover infertility care.    This leaves a lot of people paying out-of-pocket for services that can be quite expensive, putting treatment out of reach for many, if not most.    A bill that would authorize coverage of infertility treatment in Washington was finally introduced this month, but it needs all the support it can get.    This bonus episode is to tell you about the bill and the virtual advocacy day on February 2nd. (Register here: https://bit.ly/3Iwnd6D)   Bill sponsors and advocates want people to contact their state representatives, share their infertility stories, and educate them on why it is so important to move this bill forward.   However, registration for the event closes a week before! So you must sign up by Wednesday, January 26.   Ruby and Anne are planning a full episode later to dive further into why advocacy is important and how you can push for mandated coverage. They'll also discuss how to talk with your employer about adding it to your company's health plan. Be sure to subscribe to The Whole Pineapple now, so you won't miss it!   If you have an infertility journey story to share, we'd love for you to share it, to help make treatment possible for all. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Iwnd6D. 

Resolve activist and fertility advocate Brooke Kingston shares the rewards of living child-free - and giving your dogs their own living room. Sam and Brooke talk openly about the possibilities for happiness and self-empowerment when choosing to live child-free after infertility, or "child-free not by choice." Baby showers, pregnant sisters and sibling rivalry, women's rights, IVF and infertility support, marital issues, march on Washington, RESOLVE's advocacy day and the rewards of being an aunt are all discussed with candor, love and humor in this intimate conversation about the one family alternative that's rarely given its due – or should we say, "duo."Learn more about RESOLVE at resolve.org.Get involved with RESOLVE's Advocacy Day at https://resolve.org/get-involved/events/advocacy-day/.Find the book that inspired and helped Brooke, Sweet Grapes, at your local bookseller and at https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Grapes-Being-Infertile-Living/dp/0944934234/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sweet+grapes&qid=1633457622&sr=8-3.Have questions about infertility or adoption? Get ready for our IVFU Season 2 Finale by sending in your questions for our expert therapist Savannah Sanfield! Questions due by Nov 11 (11/11). Send to ivfupodcast@gmail.com or DM Sam at www.instagram.com/ivfupodcast.Get more info on IVFU and download our theme song "Freak in Love" at www.ivfupodcast.com. Keep up with the latest IVFU updates and special announcements! Follow us at www.instagram.com/ivfupodcast, www.facebook.com/ivfupodcast and www.twitter.com/ivfupodcast. Donate to help IVFU keep going at Venmo.com/ivfupodcast and PayPal.me/ivfupodcast. Get in touch! Email us your thoughts, questions and transcript requests at ivfupodcast@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

March is Music in Our Schools Month and traditionally the month PMEA visits Harrisburg to advocate for music education. While we can't be in Harrisburg in person this year, we are still able to advocate for music education virtually. We're joined by PA Representative Eddie Day Pashinski to talk about advocating for music education and we tell you how you can join our advocacy efforts this month on this special edition of Take Note.

Have you heard of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Do you or someone you know have PCOS? My goal for today's episode is to have your ears perk up next time you hear a woman having fertility issues, irregular periods, difficulty losing weight, excessive acne, and scalp hair loss. If you're a man, tune in because there are important reasons you WANT to learn about PCOS and how it can impact your health as well...even if you don't have ovaries! Today is PCOS Advocacy Day as well. I am recognizing PCOS by helping to raise awareness and educating you about this complex uncurable disorder. Listen up to episode #17 for: What's PCOS? What's the percentage of women impacted by it? Why do girls, women, and men want to learn about it? What are some of the symptoms, causes, and complications? Please help me raise awareness by sharing this episode with teenage girls, women, and men in your life Thanks for listening! ______________