We’re thrilled to launch the Advocacy Champions Program—an initiative that empowers long-term care providers, residents, and families to connect with lawmakers and shape the future of aging services in Washington and across the nation. We’re seeking member volunteers from each organization to serve as Advocacy Champions, the key link between your organization and LeadingAge Washington on state and federal advocacy efforts.

Join us for an informational webinar on December 17 at 11 a.m.
Learn how you can make a difference, hear program details, and be inspired by Jen Drake, a LeadingAge Washington board member and advocate extraordinaire. This is a members-only webinar—please register in advance using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L4GFq5QgRGyeoJ_BunX1Vw

What Does an Advocacy Champion Do?

• Stay Informed: Receive regular policy updates from LeadingAge Washington and LeadingAge National, focusing on issues that most impact your organization and community.
• Be Responsive: Take part in Calls to Action—share your perspective with representatives, and testify during legislative hearings when key issues arise.
• Build an Advocacy Network: Engage residents, family members, team members, and board leaders who care about aging services.
• Help Us Mobilize: Share advocacy alerts and resources, encouraging others to send personalized messages to their representatives.
• Maintain Visibility: Host visits or meetings with elected officials, invite legislators to your campus, and participate in Advocacy Day in Olympia and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

How LeadingAge Washington Will Support You

• Regular policy updates, alerts, and resources.
• Templates and tools to make engagement easy and effective.
• Recognition for outstanding Advocacy Champions who make a lasting impact.

We invite you to step forward as an Advocacy Champion—and bring an emerging leader or team member from your organization to join you in this important work.
To sign up or learn more, contact Alyssa Odegaard, VP of Public Policy.

Together, we’ll amplify the voice of aging services.