TCAA Lobby Day 2019

Feb 12–13, 2019


Washington, DC

Join TCAA in Washington, DC for the Trauma Advocacy Institute & Lobby Day on
February 12-13, 2019

Register by January 21, 2019

Please join the TCAA staff, board of directors and team of lobbyists from Winning Strategies Washington as we descend on Capitol Hill for our annual lobby day. We invite you to support our continued efforts to raise awareness and gain recognition and support for trauma and related concerns at the federal level. 

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, TCAA will offer the Trauma Advocacy Institute. This year we are pleased to host the event in the ASPR Conference Center of the Thomas P. O’Neill Building. Dr. Kevin Yeskey, ASPR Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, will kick the event off by briefing participants on the Regional Disaster Health Response followed by a Q&A session. 

Our team from Winning Strategies Washington will also share TCAA legislative priorities, talking points and guidance on communicating with members on the hill.

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 participants will meet with members of Congress to encourage continued support of trauma related issues and funding. Please email chevonna@traumacenters.org to request meetings for lobby day no later than January 21, 2019.

Agenda

Tuesday, February 12th

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Educational Session in collaboration with ASPR - Dr. Yeskey (ASPR) will be speaking on the Regional Disaster Health Response System during the Trauma Advocacy Institute.  He is looking for input on the pilot projects and has requested to hear from all trauma related organizations. Email your input to Jennifer Ward at jennifer@traumacenters.org.  

Wednesday, February 13th

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Advocacy Meetings on Capitol Hill
  • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Lunch sponsored by the Society of Trauma Nurses

* PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS*

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