APHA 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo
November 12–15, Atlanta, GA
Hosted by The American Public Health Association
We’re excited to join this year's conference in Atlanta and connect with colleagues from across the United States as we work collectively to create a healthier nation. On November 12–15, ChangeLab Solutions staff members will share their expertise on topics that range from advocacy in the current political climate to law in public health education.
See our schedule below, and come by booth #508 to connect with us!
Acting for Public Health: Public Health Legal Authority During COVID & Beyond (2045)
Sunday 11/12, 2:30–4pm ET
- Sabrina Adler, vice president of law
Advocacy in the Current Political Climate (3097)
Monday 11/13, 10:30am–12pm ET
- Sarah de Guia, chief executive officer
- Iyanrick John, vice president of external affairs
Collaborative for Anti-Racism & Equity Roundtable (4095)
Tuesday 11/14, 10:30am–12pm ET
- Alexis Etow, managing director
But I Didn’t Go to Law School! Why & How to Include Law in Public Health Education & Workforce Training (5000)
Wednesday 11/15, 8:30–10am ET
- Alexis Etow, managing director
- Jessica Nguyen, senior planner
Innovative Ideas in Public Health Law to Address Growing Challenges & Improve Health Outcomes (5096)
Wednesday 11/15, 10:30am–12pm ET
- Gregory Miao, senior attorney
- Wesley Hartman, attorney
Reimagining the Role of Health Departments & Their Partners in Responding to Climate Change: The Building Resilience And Climate Equity (BRACE) Framework (5064)
Wednesday 11/15, 10:30am–12pm ET
- Tina Yuen, managing director
Building Capacity for Equitable Implementation of Housing Policies
Wednesday, November 29, at 11am PT / 2pm ET
Hosted by ChangeLab Solutions
Join us for the final session in our conversation series exploring equitable implementation of healthy housing policies on Wednesday, November 29, at 11am PT / 2pm ET. Our webinar Building Capacity for Equitable Implementation of Housing Policies will discuss how legal aid providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) can partner with various levels of government to strengthen tenant protections.
In this 75-minute session, our panel will highlight promising strategies to build capacity for equitable implementation of housing policy across various levels of government:
- Efforts to leverage federal resources to address regional concerns
- State programs to improve implementation through partnerships with government agencies and CBOs
- Use of law school clinics to promote access to justice for under-resourced communities
Intro to Advocacy Training Series
November 30 and December 7
Hosted by the Central California Public Health Consortium and ChangeLab Solutions
This two-part training series hosted by the Central California Public Health Consortium and ChangeLab Solutions will feature presentations by ChangeLab Solutions' ceo Sarah de Guia; vice president of external affairs Iyanrick John; and managing director Tina Yuen. Together they will provide a foundation in advocacy for public health professionals with a focus on the Central California region.