Advocacy Day - Annual Legislative Event

Registration: Coming soon!

We're back in person for IAND's annual Advocacy Day! We'd love to see you in Springfield if you are able to join us and we have a zoom option available as well. Advocacy Day is a valuable opportunity to learn about public policy and gain a high-level overview of current legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Students and active RDs are encouraged to attend and use their voice on nutrition expertise to help influence health and nutrition policy.

Wednesday, April 15

Hybrid Event
1.5 CEUs pending

Live Presentation:
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lincoln Library, 326 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701
Or via Zoom - link to be sent via email

Advocacy with Legislators for those attending in-person:
Meet with your representatives at the State Capitol later that afternoon

Questions?
Contact: [email protected]

Illinois Academy Advocacy Day

Your Role as an Advocate

As nutrition experts, it is up to us to advocate for our profession. If we do not use our collective voice on critical health and nutrition policies and share our personal experiences in practice, legislators and regulators are less likely to have the information they need to create and implement sound legislation or regulation that supports our profession and our community

Grassroots advocacy is defined as any advocacy activity that takes place at the local or community level. Grassroots advocacy involves identifying, embracing and promoting a cause to shape public perception or influence public policy; it is a process by which stakeholders make their voices heard.

The power of grassroots advocacy can be extremely effective when many individuals come together. From issues such as improved Medicare and Medicaid coverage to dietetics licensure, the Academy’s dedicated grassroots advocates use their voices at the local, state and federal levels to make a difference in shaping the future of our profession and America’s health.