Course Description:
Please join us to hear from Brandy Petrone, senior associate at Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs on what you can expect on the Day of Advocacy! We will review logistics for the event, the agenda, and go over materials and talking points for meetings with Legislators. You don't need any experience in advocacy or public policy to join us on the Day of Advocacy because this webinar will provide training on what to do. Come prepared with any questions you may have about the day!
Learning Objectives:
In this session, participants will:
Audience:
If you cannot attend this event live, you can still register to receive the video replay afterwards. This event will have automated captions via Zoom’s transcription function. Please note that these captions are generated by Zoom's computer software and may not always accurately transcribe what is said. If you have another accessibility accommodation need, please denote it in your registration form. Please let us know your request at least two weeks prior to the start of the event. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests, late request may not be fulfilled.
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Request to Speak - How To
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Use this to create a Request To Speak account so you can use the kiosk at the Capitol |
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Parking Map (547.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Slides Handout (424.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
2023 Legislator Picture Guide
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Get to know your legislator's face so you can recognize them at our Day of Advocacy! We will not be printing or providing these. |
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Laurie joined the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits following its merger with Arizona Grantmakers Forum in 2022. As chief public policy officer, she is responsible for developing and executing the Alliance’s public policy agenda and engagement strategy. An active member of the senior leadership team, Laurie leads Arizona Grantmakers Forum, bringing vision and strategic thinking to advance its full integration with the Alliance.
Laurie was president and CEO of Arizona Grantmakers Forum for seven years, providing strategic leadership and creating and sustaining relationships with aligned philanthropic, nonprofit and community partners. Before joining Arizona Grantmakers in 2015, Laurie worked to improve policy outcomes for Arizonans for more than 25 years. She began her career as a research analyst for the Arizona House of Representatives before joining the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, where she served as senior vice president of public affairs and as president and CEO, among other roles. In 2014, Laurie was a Washington, D.C. correspondent for Cronkite News, producing more than 30 stories covering politics, immigration and Indian affairs for Arizona news media outlets.
Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Mass Communication degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She serves on the United Philanthropy Forum board of directors and co-chairs its Public Policy Committee.
A native of the Southwest, Laurie grew up in Tempe, Arizona.
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