Agenda

These schedules are being developed and subject to change as panelists are finalized. All times are in the Eastern Time Zone.

Monday, June 16

9-10 a.m.	Registration and breakfast
10-10:15 a.m.	Welcome Susan Polan, PhD – Public Affairs and Advocacy Associate Executive Director, American Public Health Association Charlotte Hughes Huntley, PhD – CEO, DrCHHuntley, LLC
10:15-11 a.m.	View from the Administration
11-11:45 a.m.	The Inside Scoop Hear from leading public health advocates about the critical issues being considered by Congress. Don Hoppert – Director, Government Relations, American Public Health Association Anne Reid, MPH - Policy Director, GWU Funders Forum on Accountable Health
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m.	Setting the stage and finding your people This will be a networking opportunity to meet with your fellow attendees who have similar interests, are from your region, etc.
12-12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45-2:15 p.m.	How To Impact The Policies Driving Health How do you bring evidence, experience, and expertise to inform and influence the policy making process? This interactive 90-minute session aims to demystify the essentials of policy engagement, with a focus on federal appropriations. You will explore how to align your interests and issues to effectively engage your targeted decisionmakers. Shelley Hearne, DrPH, MPH - Director, Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy; Deans Sommer and Klag Distinguished Professor of the Practice in Public Health Advocacy, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2:45-3:15 p.m.	Networking break
3:15-4 p.m.	View from the States Hear from several state legislators and leaders in supporting public health policy in the states Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH – State Representative, New Hampshire House of Representatives
4-4:45 p.m.	Fireside Chat Learn how public health can use the existing levers of policy to build collaboration, counter authoritarianism and advance democracy and health in these chaotic times. Eric Friedenwald-Fishman – creative director & ceo, Metropolitan Group
5-6 p.m.	Reception

Tuesday, June 17

8-9 a.m.	Breakfast and registration
9-9:05 a.m.	Welcome and intro
9:05-9:45 a.m.	View from the Hill
9:45-11:15 a.m.	Using Compelling Stories to Make Human Connections and Advance Public Health In this session, you will learn how to create memorable stories that leverage proven strategies from health communication science and consumer marketing. Gain practical tips and insights for developing and delivering messages that engage policy makers and inspire action. Tesfa Alexander, PhD, MA - Associate Practice Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management; Deputy Director, Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	The role of the Courts to improve public health Hear from the lawyers who have been instrumental in using the courts to as a policy lever to protect the rights and health of all people in the United States Robyn Powell, PhD, JD – Assistant Professor, Stetson University College of Law MaryBeth Musumeci, JD - Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Health Policy & Management, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
12:30-1:15	Lunch
1:15-2:30 p.m.	Creating community Hear from community leaders about their work and how public health professionals can better engage at the local level Lamar Hardwick, D.Min – President/Founder, THG Consulting Services LLC Robyn N Bussey, MBA, MHA - Just Health Director, Partnership for Southern Equity
2:30-3:15 p.m.	Looking ahead Hear from tomorrow’s leaders about the critical public health issues of the future. Kumba Sennaar, MS, MA – Founder & CEO, William Kelly Consulting, LLC
3:15-3:30 p.m.	Wrap Up
3:30-3:45 p.m.	Break and Initial collaboration
3:45-4:30 p.m.	Q&A with Government Relations staff for Hill visits This Q&A is for attendees who are participating in the Hill Day Visits. Meet with APHA’s Government Relations team to prepare for this important visit.

Wednesday, June 18

Optional Hill Day Visit

Extend your impact beyond the event by participating in an optional Hill Day visit where you'll have the opportunity to meet directly with policymakers and their staff and advocate for public health priorities. APHA will provide a range of resources to help you make the most of your visit including advance training on how to schedule and prepare for a Hill visit and dedicated time on the second day of the Policy Action Institute. On Wednesday morning, those visiting the Hill will meet at the Capitol building for final coaching and questions with APHA’s government relations team.

Please note that the exact timing of your Hill Day visit will be determined by the availability of your legislator or their staff, and APHA does not control the scheduling. Participants should plan their travel accordingly and expect a late afternoon departure on the final day.

Make your voice heard where it matters most—on the Hill.