Advocacy Workgroup

The Advocacy Workgroup works to mobilize support for the work of CHWs across Utah. Possible actions include defining the Coalition's legislative agenda (if any) and making recommendations for Coalition initiatives and strategies for grassroots' support of CHWs (in coordination with UPHA CHW SPIG). The Workgroup will also advocate for policies that support the work of CHWs, perform outreach education to healthcare professional organizations on the benefit of CHWs on the healthcare team and strive to increase public and professional recognition for CHWs.

Upcoming Events

2016 Advocacy Workgroup Meeting Schedule

2017 Advocacy Workgroup Meeting Schedule

Workgroup Co-Chairs

Each Workgroup has two Co-Chairs, one of which attends Advisory Board meetings and votes as a member of the Advisory Board. Workgroup Co-Chairs are chosen and voted in by the Advisory Board and approved by general membership. Each Co-chair term will be two calendar years, beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Co-Chairs will determine which Co-Chair will represent the Workgroup as a member of the Advisory Board and have the responsibility to ensure that one of the Co-Chairs will attend Advisory Board meetings. Workgroup Co-Chairs set the agenda for and facilitate discussion in monthly Workgroup meetings.

Workgroup Co-Chairs ensure that their Workgroup’s agenda and actions support the Advisory Board’s agenda. Co-Chairs should make assignments to their Workgroup members to keep them involved and to facilitate new ideas. Co-Chairs report updates to the Strategic Plan bi-monthly to the Advisory Board and quarterly to the larger Coalition. Co-Chairs provide a written report to be included in an annual report.

Advocacy Board Members

A complete downloadable membership list is also available.