Advocacy Day Preparation: Training for Participants

Prepare to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill!

This interactive training session is designed to equip participants in the Wednesday, March 11, Advocacy Day with the skills and confidence needed for effective advocacy during visits with Congressional offices.

Attendees will learn best practices for engaging with their elected officials and their staffs, such as how to leverage one-pagers and pocket cards, sharpen their messaging on water power priorities, and practice real-world scenarios.

This training is for both first time and returning advocates to ensure you’re ready to represent the industry effectively and confidently.

Presenter(s)

Matthew AllenSenior Director of Legislative AffairsNational Hydropower Association (NHA)Session Co-Chair

Sam OwenGovernment Relations DirectorAmerican Public Power Association (APPA)Table Facilitator

Erika OseLegislative Affairs ManagerNational Hydropower Association (NHA)Session Co-Chair

Maura BruegerDirector of Government and Legislative AffairsSeattle City LightTable Facilitator

Mike DrainNatural Resources & Compliance ManagerCentral Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation DistrictTable Facilitator

Joseph EavesExecutive Vice PresidentLot SixteenTable Facilitator

Natalie JoubertVice President, External Affairs and Policy Analysis, PCOMHull Street Energy, LLCTable Facilitator

Jeff LeaheyVice PresidentSMITable Facilitator

Lewis LoweFounder and PrincipalL Squared Strategic CommunicationsTable Facilitator

Brittney MayFederal Government Relations RepresentativeAmeren MissouriTable Facilitator