INFLUENCE WITH INTENTION
This workshop will empower participants to be informed and effective changemakers. This flagship program blends hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and real-world advocacy practice. Participants develop essential career and civic skills—public speaking, coalition-building, policy understanding, and ethical leadership—while applying these competencies to real issues identified through participant input. The program is strictly non-partisan, focusing on advocacy strategy and civic impact across all disciplines. Students gain career-ready experience, professional networks, and possible digital credentials.
Free for USG faculty, staff, students at USG & community college students | $75 for others
Sessions Include:
Understanding Advocacy led by P.J. Hogan, Former MD State Senator; Former Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Effective Advocacy Skills led by Lauren Edelstein, PhD, University of Maryland, Dept. of Communication, Health Policy & Management
and Gabe Albornoz, Director, Montgomery County Recreation Department, Former Councilmember At-Large
Advocacy in Practice led by Craig Rice, CEO of Manna Food Center and Former Montgomery County Councilmember