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The ABCs of Advocacy
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July 7, 2025
Join 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, you’ll gain practical strategies and confidence to amplify your 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; Koni Sims, ACB Board Member, Sioux Falls SD. Facilitators: Aaron Espinoza, ACB Next Generation Advocacy Committee Chair, Bakersfield, CA; Amanda Selm, Immediate Past President, ACB Next Generation, Louisville, KY.