Empowering Peer Supporters
through Health Advocacy
September 22, 2015
Manuela McDonough, MPH
Associate Director
Advocacy Campaign Goals
1. Educate Congress on the importance of
community health worker programs
2. Increase the advocacy capacity of
participants, including CHWs
CHW Advocacy Toolkit
http://www.nclr.org/images/uploads/publications/AdvocacyToolKitPeerSupport.pdf
Storytelling Tips and Worksheet
Exercise
 The effective use of personal stories requires careful
thought and preparation.
Keep it short!
Write out your story in advance and practice
Find one particular experience or anecdote that is
powerful and bring your listener into that moment
Know you legislator and tailor your story accordingly
If you don’t feel comfortable sharing your story,
please keep it anonymous.
Call to Action
 Provides recommendations to health care decision
makers
Outlines the provisions within the ACA that call for
community health worker programs
Encourages organizations to sign on to support the
call to action
Thank you!
Questions or Comments?
Manuela McDonough
[email protected]