2023 Advocacy Series

This virtual series will consist of three 90 minute trainings: January 19, February 9, & March 2. Learn how to use the power of your voice to advance child health policy, build messaging skills, and explore practical applications and strategies.

Lead Trainer:  Carol Kelly, Managing Director, Pivot Point, Inc. Guest speakers will be featured in each block, and will align with topics and goals of the group.

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#1: Legislative process & key moments:

  • What are common elements in all/most decision-making/advocacy process?
  • What are moments of influence and opportunities? 
  • How/when to engage in state legislative process
  • Current advocacy opportunities (federal, state legislature, administrative/rulemaking, referenda, county/local)
  • Plugging into Maine AAP priorities
  • Plugging into other coalition efforts

#2: Crafting Effective Messages:

  • The messenger’s role in an overall campaign plan
  • Opportunities & challenges for physicians as messenger
  • Message design

#3: Delivering Effective Messages:

  • Interview training and practice
  • On-camera practice
  • Producing online content using effective messages
  • How to communicate in crisis