Advocacy in Action: Advancing Public Health in a Shifting Political Landscape

Our June ASPPH Presents webinar, Advocacy in Action: Advancing Public Health in a Shifting Political Landscape, is a policy update and a call to action. Held in conjunction with ASPPH’s member-only 2025 ASPPH Sections Retreat, it will serve as an advocacy briefing with a deeper, more strategic discussion for ASPPH members as well as the broader public health community.

As public health faces escalating political and budgetary pressures, strategic advocacy is more important than ever. This session will highlight ASPPH’s current federal policy priorities and provide practical insights on how academic public health professionals can engage with decision-makers, build coalitions, and communicate the impact of their work in today’s charged environment.

A featured journalist will offer an on-the-ground media perspective and discuss how public health stories are being covered, what narratives gain traction, and what academic institutions can do to ensure their voices and expertise reach the public and policymakers.

This discussion will help attendees better understand the evolving communications landscape and how to elevate their messages in both policy and public arenas.

Featured Report: Broken Lifelines

We will also spotlight findings from Broken Lifelines: The Economic Consequences of Defunding Academic Public Health, ASPPH’s groundbreaking report on the nationwide consequences of recent federal funding cuts. From lost jobs and shuttered clinics to disrupted training and stalled research, the data makes clear what’s at stake and what action is needed to protect our future.

Key Takeaways

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of ASPPH’s advocacy agenda and the current policy landscape

• Learn how to effectively communicate the value of academic public health to elected officials and stakeholders

• Explore how institutions and individuals can elevate public health priorities in a complex political environment

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PANELISTS

Additional Panelists TBD