Trainer: Sara Clements
Description:
Regardless of the interest group, policy area, or issue, getting a legislator to listen and engage is a challenge; it’s even more so when the policy area is as complex as child welfare and the issues can be downright depressing. In this session, you will gain a better understanding of state government and the legislative process, the major factors that influence policy-making, and how to actually get your message across so that lawmakers listen to you, from the perspective of a professional lobbyist and an experienced volunteer advocate.