Let’s advance community health together!

Advancing community health is not just about healthcare delivery—it requires a deep understanding of how policy, advocacy, and power-building shape funding decisions at the state and federal levels. This session will begin with a keynote presentation providing an overview of the budget process and the latest updates on federal and state budgets, setting the stage for a deeper conversation on advocacy and power-building.

Following this foundation, we will engage in an interactive discussion on power-building principles, apply advocacy strategies in a hands-on activity, and hear from experienced advocates who are successfully driving policy and systems change. This session will provide both valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen your advocacy efforts and positively influence the future of community health.