Wednesday, April 7, 3:00-4:00 PM
Presenters: Tina Stern, AuD; Joanne Zurcher, MPP; Michelle Moore
Join us for the first class of AAA’s Ambassador Program! Attend all three sessions to graduate and become an official AAA Advocacy Ambassador. This session equips audiologists with the tools and confidence to navigate the challenges of policymaking and become an effective advocate for the profession’s priorities. Participants will learn how to identify and engage key legislative stakeholders and leverage Academy resources to stay informed on policy developments. Through practical examples and interactive discussion, attendees will gain actionable strategies for organizing advocacy efforts, building influence, and driving meaningful change at the federal level.
Friday, April 9, 3:15-4:15 PM
Presenters: Melissa Heche, AuD; Joanne Zurcher, MPP; Michelle Moore
This capstone session of the Ambassador Program offers additional guidance for being a successful advocate and celebrates participants’ completion of the full series to become a AAA Advocacy Ambassador. Building on Federal and State Advocacy 101 and SPAN, this session provides practical strategies for effective grassroots engagement. Participants will learn how to plan and execute successful advocacy meetings, communicate key messages to policymakers, and leverage the Political Action Committee (PAC) to advance the profession’s priorities. Through interactive discussion and real-world examples, attendees will gain the confidence and tools to serve as official Academy Ambassadors, applying their advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact at both the state and federal levels.
