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Accelerating Policy Change: Convenings for Community Health
ChangeLab's regional in-person gatherings bring together local partners and changemakers who want to deepen their skill set for advancing local policy change.

In 2025 we hosted convenings across the US, with events in Fresno, California; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; and Los Angeles, California. These one-day events are designed for public health practitioners, government staff, leaders from community-based organizations, and health care professionals who work on the root causes of health issues. 

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Our APC convenings . . .

  • Create opportunities for community health leaders to listen and learn from each other
  • Connect participants with policy know-how and technical tools from ChangeLab Solutions
  • Offer thought partnership on strategic approaches, implementation, and enforcement

"It’s great to see ChangeLab Solutions putting the spotlight on community-led solutions for reducing health disparities." ―Francine R. Vega, PhD candidate, University of Texas Health Science Center

1

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Through interactive sessions, small-group activities, and expert panels, you’ll gain knowledge on reading and understanding the law; differences between education, advocacy, and lobbying; and steps in the process of policy change.

2

BUILD CONNECTIONS

You'll hear about ways to find more opportunities for community-centered policy change with your partners. Real-world examples of successes and lessons learned will be shared, to inspire your work.

3

TAKE ACTION

During the convening, you'll develop your own next steps so that you can immediately apply your increased knowledge to work that serves your community. Afterward, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a resource guide to support your endeavors.

Upcoming Convenings

We're expanding our virtual APC events this year, and more in-person convenings will be announced in the future. Sign up to our email list to updated on all our events.