The 2026 elections are poised to reshape the policy landscape. Join national, state, and local public health and policy leaders for a new webinar in our Accelerating Policy Change series. This timely discussion will unpack emerging election trends, what they could mean for policy opportunities in 2027, and how advocates and community leaders across the country can respond strategically to this political environment.
Together, speakers will explore how election outcomes may influence governance priorities at every level, identify opportunities for advancing community-centered policy solutions, and discuss practical approaches for directing resources, partnerships, and momentum where they can have the greatest impact.
This conversation will feature:
- Dr. Cara V. James, President and CEO, Grantmakers in Health
- Jasper Hendricks III, Executive Director and CEO, Black Legislative Leaders Network
- Juan Carlos Gomez, Director of Legislative Affairs, Center for Law and Social Policy
- Katie Belanger, Lead Consultant, Local Solutions Support Center
- Sarah de Guia, CEO, ChangeLab Solutions (moderator)
- Kimberly Libman, Vice President of Policy, ChangeLab Solutions (moderator)
Additional speakers to be announced soon.