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State & Local Policy Engagement
December 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
While federal advocacy often gets the spotlight, many impactful policy changes happen closer to home. This webinar will explore how to navigate state legislatures, local councils, and administrative bodies, including where and when to engage. Participants will learn how to align local advocacy strategies with federal priorities, build relationships with state and municipal policymakers, and mobilize community voices to influence change.
Takeaways
- Identify the unique structures and processes of state and local policymaking
- Map advocacy opportunities at the state and municipal levels
- Leverage federal-state policy interplay to maximize impact
Who Should Attend
- Members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online
- Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
- Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach
- Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media
- Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts

Blair Abelle-Kiser, PhD
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Social Current
