20250707 1300 The ABCs of Advocacy-Parts 1 and 2


20250707 1300 The ABCs of Advocacy-Parts 1 and 2
Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media
 
Participants joined us for an interactive session exploring the fundamental principles of advocacy, what it is, why it matters, and how you can make an impact. Whether it’s at the local, state, or national level, advocacy is a powerful tool for driving change. Through interactive discussions, small group collaborations, and role playing exercises, attendees gained practical strategies and confidence to amplify their voice.
 
Co-sponsored by the ACB Advocacy Steering Committee and ACB Next Generation
 
Presenters: Jeff Thom, Chair of ACB’s Advocacy Steering Committee, Sacramento, CA and Koni Sims, ACB Board Member, Sioux Falls SD
 
Facilitators: Aaron Espinoza, ACB Next Generation Advocacy Committee Chair, Bakersfield, CAand Amanda Selm, Immediate Past President, ACB Next Generation, Louisville, KY.