Classes & TalksThursday, November 19
Stories That Move Policy: Turning Community Voice into Advocacy
Thursday, November 19 · 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. · Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center
- When
- Thursday, November 19 · 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where
- Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center3200 Vandiver Dr · Columbia, MO · 65202
About this event
Aja Owens and Grace Cobble will cofacilitate “Stories That Move Policy: Turning Community Voice into Advocacy” as part of the 2026 Cover Missouri Coalition Advocates Retreat, occurring November 19
Effective advocacy requires both evidence and empathy. This interactive workshop explores how the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM) integrates storytelling into policy, communications, and community engagement to advance health equity. Participants will learn how qualitative interviews and quantitative data can be combined to strengthen policy recommendations, advocacy materials, and public engagement.
Using examples from CHCM’s work, we’ll examine how stories illuminate systemic barriers, inform decision-makers , and build support for equitable solutions. The session also highlights ethical storytelling practices, including building trust, compensating community expertise , obtaining informed consent, and ensuring stories are used in ways that benefit the communities who share them.
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Listed by chcmissouri.org (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Columbia events calendar.