Webinar Weds - Don’t Be Afraid of Advocacy

A virtual series that will explore topics relevant to the CAE domains.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)

Join us on Zoom

* Registration open until 4/30/25 at 9:45 AM (PST)

Event Details

Webinar Wednesdays

This 8-part virtual series will explore relevant topics curated to enhance leadership skills and provide strategies to navigate today's ever-evolving landscape. Each session will focus on a domain of the Certified Association Executive,CAE, credential.

Part #7- Don't Be Afraid of Advocacy

As we navigate a new Congress and a new or established administration in 2025, member engagement in advocacy remains paramount. Our members are the cornerstone of our associations’ advocacy efforts. However, a significant number of them may not fully grasp their role or the significance of their involvement. Join us to discover the key factors in motivating members to take action and learn effective strategies to encourage advocacy engagement that not only benefits the association but also positively impacts the industry at large.

Learning Objectives:

Understand why your members do not participate in advocacy.
Learn strategies for encouraging member engagement in advocacy.
Identify ways member engagement in advocacy can benefit the entire association.

Pricing

Members: $49
Non-Members: $119

Recording will be made available post-event to registered attendees for 30 days.

Content Leader

Stefanie Reeves, FASAE, CAE, Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement, American Psychological Association, https://www.apa.org/

Stefanie Reeves FASAE, CAE is the Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement with the American Psychological Association. In this role, she manages the team that advances psychological science on the federal level to increase access to mental health services, combat discrimination and promote health equity. She also provides advocacy training for APA members including students and division representatives.

Stefanie was previously the Executive Director of the Maryland Psychological Association. She has an MA in Government from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in Psychology from the George Washington University. A member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Stefanie was named a Fellow of the association in 2020 - an honor bestowed upon less than 1% of the ASAE membership, served on their Board from 2018 - 2021 and is a 2008-2009 DELP Scholar.

After being selected for the 2008-2009 DELP class, she felt at home in a supportive community and went on to earn her CAE and gained visibility through her blog, "Association Advocacy Chick."

She has empowered association members on Capitol Hill and state legislatures to initiate and promote continued interest in advocacy. She’s led workshops and provided resources to psychological associations, particularly in states with anti-DEI policies.

As Secretary of the Washington Government Relations Group, she thrived in a board of Fortune 500 lobbyists, earning the 2010 Member of the Year award.

CAE Credit

As an approved provider, this program may be applied for 1 CAE credit toward your CAE application or renewal requirements. This program covers content in the following domains: Domain 7: Advocacy

Contact

Megan Denhardt, CAE, Education Consultant