Voices in Advocacy Podcast

On today's episode we speak with Jon Hoffman, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Food Allergy Research and Education known as FARE. FARE is the world's largest non-governmental organization focus on life threating food allergies. Jon Hoffman, the Sr Director of G.A. for Food Allergy Research and Education known as FARE where she has served since 2016. He brings ten years of experience in th...

In this episode, Amanda Karhuse shares how the National Association of Secondary School Principals works to protect the interests of its members and for the good of students and parents. Amanda Karhuse has served as the director of advocacy for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) since 2006. She led the creation of the NASSP Policy & Advocacy Center in 2018, which is th...

I wanted to take this time to share a brief update. Some of you have been asking where the show has been for a few weeks.  We took a some needed personal time to recharge and refresh. As well as to set up our lineup of outstanding upcoming guests from people that know advocacy.   This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www. VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 488-9150...

Destination Relevancy 365: Why Advocating for the Destination is Good for All in the Community. A look at the advocacy work of Destinations International and their Chief Advocacy officer, Jack Johnson. As Chief Advocacy Officer, Jack Johnson manages the overall public policy operations at Destinations International including member advocacy education and training, development of destination tools...

In this episode we speak with Laura Brigandi to learn about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), their outreach to community volunteers by having them engage in grassroots advocacy and tell their personal stories.  Laura Brigandi has fifteen years of experience in government affairs. Currently, she serves as the Senior Manager of Advocacy & Campaigns for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Netw...

In this episode, Gail Adams, Vice President of Communications and External Affairs for the International Association of Geophysical Contractors explains advocacy as an art and discusses that one needs to know what is a persons real why. Gail has more than 20 years of experience in the environment and natural resources public policy arena and working with states and local government. She has more t...

Dorian Wanzer, Advocacy Manager for International Paper explains her corporate advocacy role and how they optimize civic engagement with stimulating voter resources and education to employees. Dorian is responsible for developing advocacy messaging strategy for federal and state public policy issues, coordinating grassroots communications, and collaborating with key stakeholders to optimize Intern...

We kick off Season Three with the question of, "Can Special Interest and Public Interest Go Hand in Hand?"  In this episode we hear from Nate Smith the Vice President of Engagement for the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Smith oversees the Association’s member engagement, recruitment, and retention strategy as well as manages ATSSA’s Washington, DC legislative office focusing...

We close out Season Two with the 2nd episode of our two part end of season two recap. Most episodes we asked the guest a simple question, which was, “What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of advocacy?” Each and every response was so decidedly unique, that we chose to share their answers in two recap shows.  Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. h...

We begin a two episode recap of Season Two. Most episodes we asked the guest a simple question, which was, “What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of advocacy?” Each and every response was so decidedly unique, that we chose to share their answers in two recap shows.  Enjoy.   Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. https://www.rapindex.com   This podcast i...

How NIADA uses coalitions to defend and protect their advocacy interests and other tactics for their legislative success. Interview with Brett Scott, Vice President of Government Affairs for National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.  With multiple years of hill and private sector experience, Brett comes to NIADA as the new Vice President of Government Affairs. He most recently served in...

Find out how the Highway Users Alliance promotes uncongested highways and enhanced freedom of mobility for all Americans in this interview with Laura Perrotta, CAE, CEO of the American Highway Users Alliance. Laura Perrotta, CAE, is President and CEO of the American Highway Users Alliance a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) advocacy organization serving as the united voice of the transportation community promo...

Erica Klinger, Sr. Director of marketing for the Association for Accessible Medicines discusses how properly used marketing is a great tool for advocacy success. Erica is the Senior Director of Marketing at the Association for Accessible Medicines, the advocacy arm of the generics and biosimilars industry, where she works to ensure greater patient access to generic and biosimilar treatment options...

Find out how the Founder of the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference and former President of Women in Government Relations advocates for professional women in the advocacy, government relations, public policy ecosystem. In today's episode, we speak with LeeAnn Petersen, Partner in the firm L Street Partners which specializes in legislative and policy support, public affairs, event and meeting...

Find out how  National Association of Community Health Centers  &  Health Center Advocacy Network communicates with their advocacy stakeholders in an extra ordinary way. Interview with Kristin St. John, Deputy Director of National Grassroots Advocacy. As Deputy Director of National Grassroots Advocacy for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), Kristin is responsible for the...

How the American Urological Association and their Dr. members advocate for better health. Quardricos Bernard Driskell is a federal lobbyist, legislative and political affairs manager for the American Urological Association. Before the AUA, he worked for two patient voluntary health associations where he advanced the patient voice into policy and research deliberations through services to Congress,...

How ASAE uses advocacy to fight for the value of associations. Associations make America stronger. Find out how ASAE and their members play an important role in sharing this message.   Guest Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, Sr. Vice President of Public Policy at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Since taking the reins of ASAE’s public policy department in 2018, Mary Kate has grown an effectiv...

In this episode we speak with guest Mark Begich, former U.S. Senator of Alaska and current President & CEO at the Northern Compass Group.  Mark has dedicated several decades of his life to public service. Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. https://www.rapindex.com   This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Also listen for this episodes advocacy tip. Contact Voi...

Part two of the travel advocacy series we present Tori Barnes, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy at the  U.S. Travel Association, where she leads the government relations, policy development, communications, marketing and research teams. She previously served as the association’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations.   Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Rog...

What a year it has been for travelers! Listen to what our guest says about travel in the upcoming year! Enjoy our interview with Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, in the first of two shows dedicated to travel advocacy as they work to defend and protect the entire U.S. travel eco-system. Roger Dow is president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, the Washington, D.C.-based...

New Advocacy Alliance for the Exhibitions & Conferences Industry. Out interview with David DuBois of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and Tommy Goodwin of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA).                   David Dubois,                            Tommy Goodwin CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA               ECA  IAEE                                           Vice Pres...

Aaron discusses the importance of speaking out on behalf of the exhibitions industry and the role the individual citizen plays in addressing their elected officials. Aaron Bludworth President & CEO Fern Expo A passionate exhibition (tradeshows & events) industry executive with broad experience in multiple industries and strong participation in industry trade associations. Optimistic realist. Belie...

Building advocates for people with developmental disabilities with guest Robin Troutman of National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD). Robin Troutman Deputy Director  National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) Robin Troutman is the Deputy Director at the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities where specializes in organ...

Advocating for Travel Advisors when travel is shutdown. Interview with Eben Peck of American Society of Travel Advisors. Eben Peck Executive Vice President, Advocacy American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) https://www. ASTA.org   Since 2017, Eben Peck has served as Executive Vice President, Advocacy at the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), where he is responsible for ASTA’s work to ad...

Working together! How the American Farm Bureau Federation public policy teams works in concert with farmers & ranchers to grow their grassroots advocacy capital, with guest Cody Lyons, Managing Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs. Cody Lyon  Managing Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs American Farm Bureau Federation Https://www.fb.org   Cody Lyon is the Managing Director of Advocacy...