That’s a wrap on day one of Policy Action Institute! In the second part of the day, we heard from Shelley Hearne, DrPH, MPH of @jhadvocacy.bsky.social and Denise Octavia Smith, CHW PN, MBA.
Photography by Gayatri D. Malhotra
They spoke on:
• Learning how to speak to lawmakers as human beings with individual pressures, values and influences
• Listening openly and sharing our knowledge freely as members of our communities, not representatives of institutions, to build innovations in turbulent times
This morning at Policy Action Institute we heard from a diverse array of speakers about coalition building and centering communities in public health work.
Featuring Almeta Cooper of @momscleanairforce.org.
• Listening to and co-creating solutions with communities that are the most impacted by structural barriers to health improves access for everyone.
Featuring Tracie Potts and @derekischmitz.link