Finding Your Place in Advocacy
You don't need to be a lobbyist, a policy expert, or have connections on Capitol Hill to be an advocate. Advocacy is a spectrum, and there are more ways to make an impact than you might think.
Join HBA Women in Health Give Back (WIHGB) for an engaging conversation about what advocacy looks like in practice, why it matters, and how individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and skills can contribute to meaningful change.
On September 22, WIHGB members joined Women's Health Advocates (WHA) for a Congressional Briefing and Hill Day focused on perimenopause and menopause policy. Our panelists will take you behind the scenes of that experience, sharing what they learned, the conversations that took place, and what happens after the meetings end. Through their personal journeys, we'll explore how advocacy extends beyond Capitol Hill to include education, awareness, relationship-building, and using your professional expertise and networks to support causes that matter to you.
Whether you're curious about advocacy, unsure where to begin, or already actively engaged, this session will offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas you can put into action.
Come discover where you fit on the advocacy spectrum and how even small actions can contribute to meaningful change.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize forms of advocacy, from storytelling and community engagement to policy influence.
- Differentiate the roles of data, lived experience, and policy expertise in driving change.
- Develop a personal advocacy action plan based on your skills, role, or lived experience.
Additional Event Information
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Please note: This webinar will be recorded and sent out to all registrants within a few days of the live broadcast.
- Online registration deadline: 10 December 2026
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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This event is not refundable.
Pricing
| Regular Registration - Virtual | $10.00 / €10.00 | $20.00 / €20.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
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The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
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Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.