Advocacy Work With Your Representatives

Monday, June 27, 2022: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Meeting Room 18D (Austin Convention Center)

Session Type: Interest Sessions
Track: Graduate & Professional Issues Track
Audience: Intermediate (3-7 years experience)
Credit Type: Credit Hours and Clock Hours
School Type: All Schools
The idea of advocacy work, either in person, virtually, or by email, can be intimidating if you've never done it before. However, it's not hard to get started, and because it is so important that lawmakers hear from financial aid professionals on issues of aid programs, advocacy work by financial aid administrators is vital. Learn how to get started!
Moderator:
Keri Gilbert (Stephens College)
Speakers:
Emily Osborn (Northwestern University Chicago Campus)
Rachel Gentry (NASFAA)
Mendy Schmerer (University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center)