Podcasts about national advocacy

Disclosures: The Oley Foundation content and programs are not endorsed by DNS DPG or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Andrea Taylor, RD, CNSC, brings over 17 years of expertise in nutrition support, with more than seven years in inpatient settings and over nine years in home nutrition support, to her current role as Manager of National Advocacy with the Oley Foundation. She applies her extensive experience to enhance patient-centered care and is passionate about integrating the patient perspective into both clinical practice and clinician education, ensuring a more empathetic and effective approach to nutrition support. Balancing her full-time passion on a part-time schedule, Andrea enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children.  This episode was recorded on 12/8/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Language evaluations are challenging enough; but when we're evaluating multilingual and bilingual students, they become even more complex. When clinicians ask me about language evaluations, the questions are typically:What tools/protocols can I use? Who can I go to for help? How can I advocate for change if current policies don't support best practices?That's why I invited Prabhu Eswaran and Puja Goel to episode 186 of De Facto Leaders to help answer some of these questions as they relate to multilingual learners.  Prabhu Eswaran is an ASHA certified school-based speech-language pathologist in Los Angeles, California. His areas of interests include child language disorders, communication disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations and technology in special education. He is now serving in the advisory board of MCCG SAC-ASHA's Executive Board. Puja Goel, MA, CCC-SLP, PNAP, (she/her/hers) is a multilingual school-based speech language pathologist (SLP) who has worked for the Chicago Public Schools and currently works in New Mexico as a supervising SLP. Puja recently completed her administrative licensure in the state of NM which allows her to work as an administrator in schools. Puja is a member of ASHA, CASE and appointed to NAP. She completed the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Leadership Development Program and Minority Student Leadership Program and served on the Multicultural Issues Board. Puja is a first-generation South Asian born in the United States. Puja can be contacted via email: pujagoel2020@gmail.com.In this episode, we discuss:✅What to do when standardized assessments aren't normed in a student's language. ✅Making a case for non-standardized data when standard scores don't provide quality information.✅Service planning for multilingual students and recommended resources✅Getting started with advocacy at the state and national level. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI), the state's largest provider of learning disability supports are staging the 25th National Advocacy Conference in Clare later this week (October 16/17th). “Let's Get Real”, which will take place at the Armada Hotel, will showcase advocates from around the country in a feast of drama, dance, puppetry and film... this year with a global dimension! Together with their international friends, Brothers of Charity Services Ireland have created a Global Manifesto for Self-Advocacy based on the UN Charter of Disability Rights, which they'll launch at the Armada Hotel. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by BOC Advocacy Officer and Conference Coordinator, Rob Hopkins, PRO with the conference and Vice Chair at National Platform of Self Advocates, Joe McGrath and National Advocacy Council Chairperson, Claire Nagle. Photo (c): Clare FM

In this episode, host Isabelle Swiderski is joined by Alexzandria Poole, Director of Defender Initiatives at Zealous, as she shares her journey from being a public defender to spearheading systemic advocacy. Through her personal story and work at Zealous, Alexz highlights the power of storytelling, education, and media in challenging systemic injustices from the inside and fostering community-led change. 00:00 A Touching Encounter with a Client 00:26 National Advocacy and Zealous Organization 00:54 Transition from Public Defender to Systemic Advocate 01:43 Community Initiatives and Systemic Advocacy 02:54 Teaching and Training Public Defenders 03:25 Police Accountability and Legal Reforms 04:49 Community Defense Center in Roseland 07:58 Challenges and Innovations in Public Defense 09:21 Storytelling and Shifting Narratives 19:49 Empowering Communities and Building Trust 21:08 Training New Defenders and Collaborative Efforts 26:52 Reflections on Systemic Change and Hope

Keegan Wicks brings both lived experience and professional expertise to his role as National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) In his annual September visit to the podcast, Keegan talks about what is happening on a federal level in the area of recovery, opportunities to get invoved in the upcoming International Recovery Day, and why highlighting successful long-term recovery is important.   

Hosts: Jessica Hunnemeder, MA, CCC-SLP and Stephanie Reed-Foti, SLPD, CCC-SLP - This episode focuses on advocacy at the national level within the field of SLP. Participants will learn strategies for effective advocacy, including navigating legislative processes, engaging with policymakers, and leveraging collective voices for systemic change.

Do your family know your wishes when It comes to organ donation when you die? Despite the Human Tissue Bill passing through the Dáil, family consent is still central to organ donation in this country. Andrea was joined by Matthew McNeive, who was the recipient of a kidney when he was just 11 years old, and Colin White, the National Advocacy & Projects Manager with the Irish Kidney Association...

September is National Recovery Month and we welcome Keegan Wicks to the podcast. Keegan is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington D.C.  Keegan has worked in the recovery field for 10 years as an advocate and counselor, and has been in long-term recovery since 2009. He works with policy makers and legislators at both state and federal levels and speaks regularly on recovery topics before a variety of organizations. In this podcast Keegan shares some of his personal story of recovery and what keeps him motivated to work in the field. He also introduces FAVOR's new partner organization, International Recovery Day, and shares the exciting global fireworks planned for September 30th. 

Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery Plan for America's Physicians by visiting: https://www.ama-assn.org/recovery AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew and American Medical Association #CXO Todd Unger sit down to chat about the AMA's latest advocacy efforts from its National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics include fixing prior authorization, reforming Medicare payment, fighting scope of practice expansion, supporting telehealth and reducing physician burnout. Stay up to date on all the latest advocacy news by subscribing to AMA Advocacy Update: https://www.ama-assn.org/advocacy-update

September is National Recovery Month, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including Keegan Wicks. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them. In this podcast, Keegan talks about: Why it's okay to say “Happy” Recovery Month How Recovery Month started and has changed throughout the years His personal journey with mental health and substance use disorders How his family network helped him navigate the often-complicated recovery system Why the systems and access to recovery should never be a result of good luck and privilege The inner voice that led him to get involved and affect change Being the voice at the table with lived experience in recovery Faces & Voices of Recovery's focus and core messages of accessibility and inclusiveness Helping organizations be “recovery ready” How Congress is helping with prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts Why it's an exciting time to highlight and show what recovery can look like How to get involved in Recovery Month initiatives, and why to stay involved

Rachel Harmann of Algoma has been chosen to participate in the American Farm Bureau's eleventh class of the Partners in Advocacy Leadership honors program along with nine other young leaders. PAL is designed to help agricultural leaders accelerate their leadership abilities and solidify their roles as advocates for agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/

The "National Advocacy for Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers" topic was originally presented during National Minority Quality Forum's weekly webinar series. Listen now for a closer look at addressing existing disparities. Panelists: Dr. Biree Andemariam, Professor of Medicine University of Connecticut School of Medicine Dr. Betty Pace, Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Francisco J. Tedesco Distinguished Chair of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Molly Ryan, Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy Global Blood Therapeutics (Moderator)

Today in cannabis news: Due to a new state law, Colorado receives a subpar grade for assuring patient accessibility to the medical cannabis; statistics reveal that nearly half a million individuals are working full-time in the cannabis industry in the U.S.; and the president of South Africa announces that the nation is beginning to move forth to oversee and control its cannabis industry, and build a multibillion-dollar cannabis “hub”. It's Thursday, February 24 and TRICHOMES.com is bringing you the top cannabis news from around the web. You can also listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify–search TRICHOMES and subscribe.

Adam D. Rossen is the founder of the Rossen Law Firm and is currently based in Broward County, Florida. Rossen started in the prosecutor's office after law school and left to start his own practice with a fellow friend and attorney. Rossen has earned multiple legal awards such as a 10.0 perfect rating on AVVO and a spot in the Top 100 DUI Lawyers by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. The Rossen Law Firm is run under 7 core values that can be found in their client pledge and have received tons of reviews and testimonials from clients about their excellent work and leadership. On This Episode, We Discuss...- Implementing EOS into Your Law Firm- Pinpointing Your Firm's Marketing Strategies- Learning How to Grow Your Firm to be the Best

As the country continues to reopen, street furniture has become a regular sight on all our footpaths. But what does this mean for the blind or disabled members of society? Have regular journeys become more difficult or even impossible for them? To help shed light on how our new cities are affecting blind and visually impaired citizens Lean Kennedy, National Advocacy and Policy Officer for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind joined Stephen Murphy to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Joining me today to talk about the Trump Administration trying to sell Alaska in a late push, moving to sell oil rights in Arctic Refuge Adam Kolton rejoined Alaska Wilderness League as its Executive Director in October, 2017. Earlier in his career he worked for the organization as Arctic Campaign Director, leading the successful defense of the Arctic Wildlife Refuge during the early George W. Bush years. In that role, Adam traveled to Alaska extensively, working with Alaska Native leaders and state-based groups, and experiencing many of the state’s iconic landscapes first hand. He also testified before Congress, debated Arctic drilling before the House Democratic Caucus, the D.C. Bar Association, and on major news outlets like CNN and Fox News. Between stints at the League, Adam held three different positions at National Wildlife Federation (NWF) over the course of 15 years, most recently overseeing its 40 person Washington, D.C., office as Vice President of National Advocacy. During his NWF tenure Adam was named one of the top environmental lobbyists by The Hill. He oversaw legislative strategy and campaigns related to the protection of public lands in the Rocky Mountain West, funding for agriculture conservation, the reform of U.S Army Corps of Engineers policies and the protection of millions of acres of wetlands and streams. Adam was also a co-chair of the America’s Great Waters Coalition and helped re-launch National Wildlife Federation Action Fund and its associated bipartisan political activities. Adam has had a variety of other roles including working in the public affairs department of Sierra Club, as the lead media coordinator for a 1992 presidential environmental forum, and as a technical advisor of conservation awards given out by President George H.W Bush. Outside of the conservation arena, Adam co-founded a consumer advocacy group called Sports Fans United and an organization that arranged youth baseball events in and cultural exchanges with Puerto Rico. Adam graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has degrees in Journalism and History. He lives in Bethesda, MD, with his wife Laura, two boys and dog Riley.   Jared Yates Sexton is the author of The Man They Wanted Me to Be and The People Are Going to Rise Like the Waters Upon Your Shore. His political writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The New Republic, Politico, and Salon.com. Sexton is also the author of three collections of fiction and is an associate professor of creative writing at Georgia Southern University. He hosts The Muckrake Podcast and Check out his YouTube channel on Sunday nights  His new book is American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People  Please consider a paid subscription to this daily podcast. Everyday I will interview 2 or more expert guests on a wide range of issues. I will continue to be transparent about my life, issues and vulnerabilities in hopes we can relate, connect and grow together. If you want to add something to the show email me StandUpwithPete@gmail.com Join the Stand Up Community Stand Up is also brought to you this month by GiveWell.org GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give. GiveWell.org/Standup

Welcome to The Prison Post. Today our guest is Michael Mendoza who is the Director of National Advocacy at the Anti Recidivism Coalition. This dynamic conversation includes Michael's transformational story, his journey to where he is today as a formerly incarcerated leader at the forefront of criminal justice reform, and his relationship with ARC founder, Scott Budnick. Michael shares his perspectives on advocacy and various new laws on the ballot this year. Join this conversation and hear Michael's views on various ballot measures. #theprisonpost #theprisonpostpodcast #CROPOrganization #workingtogethertorestorelives #thepolicyhourwithkenoliver #criminaljusticereform #restorativejustice #AntiRecidivismCoalition

ABOUT VAL MCLEOD*Brand Influencer *Author*Transformational Life-Coach *Empowerment SpeakerVal McLeod is an exceptional Empowerment Speaker with a testimony of her tremendous weight loss from being over 600 pounds to aLife Transformation path that is bridged along-side of her spiritual faith as she is dedicated to molding and bringing value to the lives of others. Her “Val U Life More “ journey has afforded many opportunities to share her triumphs, to mentor, coach and encourage others in all walks of life. As a Published Author, Speaker and Motivational Empowerment Facilitator, Val McLeod has been featured in People Magazine, guest appearances on ABC Good Morning America and numerous other national platformsNow embarking on launching her Val U Life More initiative for Veterans “Vets Lives Matter” and the “March For Our Vets 2020” will serve as a movement of National Advocacy and appreciation for the Veterans who have faithfully served our country. Her faith and journey is transforming the lives of many, so stay tuned for the new horizons of Val McLeod (Val U Life More).

ABOUT VAL MCLEOD*Brand Influencer *Author*Transformational Life-Coach *Empowerment SpeakerVal McLeod is an exceptional Empowerment Speaker with a testimony of her tremendous weight loss from being over 600 pounds to aLife Transformation path that is bridged along-side of her spiritual faith as she is dedicated to molding and bringing value to the lives of others. Her “Val U Life More “ journey has afforded many opportunities to share her triumphs, to mentor, coach and encourage others in all walks of life. As a Published Author, Speaker and Motivational Empowerment Facilitator, Val McLeod has been featured in People Magazine, guest appearances on ABC Good Morning America and numerous other national platformsNow embarking on launching her Val U Life More initiative for Veterans “Vets Lives Matter” and the “March For Our Vets 2020” will serve as a movement of National Advocacy and appreciation for the Veterans who have faithfully served our country. Her faith and journey is transforming the lives of many, so stay tuned for the new horizons of Val McLeod (Val U Life More).

ABOUT VAL MCLEOD *Brand Influencer *Author *Transformational Life-Coach *Empowerment Speaker Val McLeod is an exceptional Empowerment Speaker with a testimony of her tremendous weight loss from being over 600 pounds to a Life Transformation path that is bridged along-side of her spiritual faith as she is dedicated to molding and bringing value to the lives of others. Her “Val U Life More “ journey has afforded many opportunities to share her triumphs, to mentor, coach and encourage others in all walks of life. As a Published Author, Speaker and Motivational Empowerment Facilitator, Val McLeod has been featured in People Magazine, guest appearances on ABC Good Morning America and numerous other national platforms Now embarking on launching her Val U Life More initiative for Veterans “Vets Lives Matter” and the “March For Our Vets 2020” will serve as a movement of National Advocacy and appreciation for the Veterans who have faithfully served our country. Her faith and journey is transforming the lives of many, so stay tuned for the new horizons of Val McLeod (Val U Life More).

National Advocacy Dinners… or NADS. You’ve probably seen people talking about them online. Hashtag APTAnad Well, the team at PT Pintcast knew a LITTLE bit about what NAD’s were… I mean, the word advocacy is in the title, and then there’s the word DINNER! Who doesn’t like dinner?! …. But we wanted to look a little deeper at the ingredients that make up these events and see how they’re cooked, just before this year’s event.  Which will be served this Saturday May 9th at 7pm eastern.  https://www.facebook.com/APTAStudents/ https://www.apta.org/AdvocacyDinner/

National Advocacy Dinners… or NADS.  You’ve probably seen people talking about them online. Hashtag APTAnad Well, the team at PT Pintcast knew a LITTLE bit about what NAD’s were… I mean, the word advocacy is in the title, and then there’s the word DINNER! Who doesn’t like dinner?! …. But we wanted to look a little deeper at the ingredients that make up these events and see how they’re cooked, just before this year’s event.  Which will be served this Saturday May 9th at 7pm eastern.  https://www.facebook.com/APTAStudents/ https://www.apta.org/AdvocacyDinner/

National Advocacy Dinners… or NADS.  You’ve probably seen people talking about them online. Hashtag APTAnad Well, the team at PT Pintcast knew a LITTLE bit about what NAD’s were… I mean, the word advocacy is in the title, and then there’s the word DINNER! Who doesn’t like dinner?! …. But we wanted to look a little deeper at the ingredients that make up these events and see how they’re cooked, just before this year’s event.  Which will be served this Saturday May 9th at 7pm eastern.  https://www.facebook.com/APTAStudents/ https://www.apta.org/AdvocacyDinner/

Deputy Secretary Hargan delivers remarks at the American Medical Association’s National Advocacy Conference about how HHS is implementing the Trump Administration’s vision for healthcare, and ongoing preparedness efforts around the coronavirus.

A chat with communication studies professor Trudi Peterson, recipient of the Hatch Academic Excellence Award for Distinguished Teaching. … Hadley Smithhisler '20 discusses her summer internship with the National Down Syndrome Society's National Advocacy & Public Policy Center. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan updates fall sports.

On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the power of the Oscars to move forward justice; we cover the power of YOUR story, cover a new National Academy of Sciences MAJOR report on child poverty and how to end it, and discuss the nutrition/NAP crisis hitting Puerto Rico if Congress doesn't take action in the coming weeks and how you can help. *Special guests include: Jessica Morales Rocketto, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; Justina Chen, bestselling author and story strategist to leaders, @JustinaYChen; Cara Baldari, First Focus, @First_Focus; and Laura Esquivel, Director of National Advocacy for the Hispanic Federation, @HispanicFed

Katie Shepherd is the National Advocacy Counsel for the Immigration Justice Campaign at the American Immigration Council, where she focuses on legal advocacy and policy related to the asylum-seeking women and children detained in family detention centers around the country. Before joining the Council in August 2016, Katie was the Managing Attorney of the CARA Pro Bono Project in Dilley, Texas, where she managed a team of lawyers, advocates, and volunteers which provides legal services to asylum-seeking women and children detained in Dilley, Texas. 

Karun Cowper speaks with Johnny Windus, national advocacy coordinator of the Australian Unemployed Workers Union which is starting to get moving in Perth.

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Sara Hart Weir, President of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive programming to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families with four main areas of programming which include: the National Advocacy & Policy Center, the National Buddy Walk® Program, Community Outreach and Resources and Public Awareness. Sara discusses the NDSS, the growth of Down syndrome acceptance, the work her organization has done to get the ABLE Act passed, and common misunderstandings of the condition. For more on the NDSS, visit www.ndss.org. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.com/category/edb/

Find out how new changes to the FDA's authority will protect children from e-cigarettes and tobacco products.The United States Food and Drug Administration finalized a rule this month that extends its authority to all tobacco products. This includes e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and pipe tobacco.American Lung Association focuses on what's best for our health. That's also what the FDA cares about in regards to tobacco. If another generation can be protected from unnecessary death from tobacco use, the laws have proven their worth. Assistant Vice President of National Advocacy of the American Lung Association Erica Sward joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the impact of this new rule.

NACDL’s State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN), has initiated a conference call series entitled National Advocacy Calls on Developing Legislation (NACDL).  The teleconferences generally feature an expert on an issue area and are designed to inform criminal defense lawyers and advocates across the country on a variety of criminal justice issues.  Key to the calls is informing participants of any legislation or litigation pending that seeks progressive reform on the issue, and serves as a call to action for advocates interested in developing strategies for legislative reform or litigious efforts in their jurisdictions. Learn more about NACDL's State Criminal Justice Network. Angelyn C. Frazer, Host. Steven Logan, production supervisor. Music I Will! Rise Above (Jared C. Balogh) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. Running time: 9m 46s.