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2027 Maine Public Health Association Policy Ambassador Program Application

2027 Maine Public Health Association Policy Ambassador Program Application

Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) works to advance health for all people and places in Maine. Advocating for policies that break down barriers to health and uplift systems that support it is a key strategy for achieving those aims.

We are looking for a small group of MPHA members to serve as public health policy ambassadors to support our legislative priorities. The ambassadors will go through a training course in advocacy skills, and work alongside MPHA staff throughout the legislative session to educate policymakers and push for solutions to critical health issues.

Policy Ambassador Roles/Responsibilities:
- The policy ambassador role is a two year program, aligning with the two year legislative session.
- Attend weekly calls throughout the legislative session, which will include advocacy skills trainings.
- Take at least 3 actions each year to advance one or more of MPHA's policy priorities (could include actions like writing a letter to the editor, meeting with a legislator, or testifying on a bill)

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Matt Wellington at mwellington@mainepublichealth.org. Please complete this application by Friday, Dec 11th at 5pm.
1.Name:(Required.)
2.Email:(Required.)
3.Years in Public Health:(Required.)
4.What town/city do you live in?(Required.)
5.Maine Senate District:(Required.)
6.Maine House District:(Required.)
7.Do you have any experience in local, state, or federal politics, advocacy or policymaker education?(Required.)
8.If yes, please explain:
9.What advocacy and/or policymaker education skills do you have?(Required.)
10.What advocacy and/or policymaker education skills do you hope to gain?(Required.)
11.What public health topic areas do you have knowledge of or experience in?(Required.)
12.Are you able to participate in a recurring (virtual) meeting held during the week? (We will work with Ambassadors to schedule the best time for folks.)(Required.)
13.Why are you interested in participating in this group? What do you hope to contribute? What do you hope to gain? (250 word limit)(Required.)
14.Is there anything else you would like to share?