02/10/2017
Supercharge Your PFLAG Advocacy and Be Heard!
Please join us for PFLAG Academy Online, the e-learning program that brings free, monthly, PFLAG members-only learning opportunities with core educational programs right to your computer screen. Benefit from PFLAG National’s great learning options, informed staff, and input from other participants without leaving home. All you’ll need is a computer (or mobile device) and the drive to move equality forward!
Meeting Description:
Advocacy is hotter than ever. Elected officials' phone lines are busy, there are lines outside of offices, and emails are flooding in. And while PFLAGers have always been legislative advocates, now is the time to supercharge your advocacy skills!
Whether you're a seasoned advocate with your legislators on speed dial, or if you're excited but intimidated, you'll learn ways to build your skills, educate others, and fine-tune your efforts.
In this workshop you’ll:
Review the Dos and Don’ts of political advocacy for PFLAG chapters and members
Discuss effective tactics for influencing your elected representatives through a variety of outlets including:
DC and in-district office visits
Town Hall meetings and community events
Phone calls, letters, and emails
Social media
Learn how to build your personal advocacy story to influence change (and your legislators)!
Shy? Introverted? Get tips for getting over your nerves and out to lobby.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A so bring your questions!
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Details
Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2017
Time: 08:30 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Host(s): Jamie Henkel
Presenter Information
Jamie Henkel
Jamie Henkel is the Learning & Inclusion Manager at PFLAG National. She joined the PFLAG National staff in April 2008 as Operations Associate. Prior to her time at PFLAG she completed two internships with the Richmond Peace Education Center and Hope in the Cities. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, where she majored in Political Science and International Studies with a concentration in Social Justice Studies. She also received her Master’s Degree in Political Science from George Mason University.
Diego Sanchez
Diego is Director of Policy at PFLAG National. He was Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Barney Frank through his retirement in January 2013 and made history as the first openly transgender person to work as a legislative staffer on Capitol Hill, the first to testify before Congress in the first hearing on Transgender Employment Discrimination in 2008 and the first openly trans person appointed to the DNC Platform Committee. With 20 award-winning years in global Fortune 500 companies, Diego earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Georgia, where today he serves on the Alumni Advisory Board.
