Designed for community leaders, helping professionals, and advocates in rural areas.

This workshop is a call to action for those passionate about driving positive change. Attendees will gain valuable skills in personal growth and community development, emerging as empowered agents of transformation in their communities.

Lunch will be provided thanks to our sponsors.

Workshop Agenda

Introduction

• Engage in an activity to set the stage for active participation.

Exploring Your Professional Why

• Discover the importance of understanding personal motivations in your role.

• Engage in a reflective exercise to identify key driving factors.

Understanding Your Role's Impact

• Learn how your role influences your organization and its mission.

Leveraging Opportunities

• Discuss the concept of leveraging resources for maximum impact.

• Explore different levels of resource impact, from individual to community.

Participatory Approaches and Community Engagement

• Understand the concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and their relevance in community engagement.

• Learn strategies for effective community involvement and cohesion.

Sustainable Practices and Policy Advocacy

• Develop skills to evaluate and influence organizational policies for sustainable community impact.

• Learn to apply these concepts through practical examples or case studies.

Conclusion and Action Planning

• Summarize key learnings and plan actionable steps for personal and organizational growth.

Participants can expect an interactive and insightful experience, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This event is sponsored by Healthy Start and the Community Action Network For Maternal and Infant Health.