Lobby Day/Advocacy
Volunteer Roles
Lobby Day - In Washington, Montana, and Wyoming students from health sciences schools travel to their state capitols to voice support for or against the passage of specific bills that are critical to health equity Links to an external site.. Volunteers meet with individual policymakers in small groups to tell their stories and influence votes. This experience not only teaches students advocacy basics, but it also demonstrates the power of a united front of future health professionals.
Other - Students participate in a variety of activities including writing op ed pieces, creating newsletters, speaking at city councils and town halls, advocating for institutional change, etc.
Lobby Day/Advocacy Projects
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Seattle
Wyoming