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Advocacy in Action

Friday, November 3, 2023 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT)

Description

Conversations About Issues That Impact Our Community

Advocacy in Action means having access to elected officials, being informed about issues that impact our community, and advocating for a business-friendly environment. We’ve refreshed this program and we’re excited to be hosting these conversations back at the Chamber office. Each month will feature a guest speaker on a timely topic followed by updates from our State Legislators, all designed to keep you in the know on issues impacting our community.

We look forward to inviting you into our space for open and constructive dialogue!

Please note this event is not open to the media.

Topics of Discussion:

Housing Next Updates

About Brooke Oosterman

Executive Director, Housing Next

Community developer and policy advocate with a background in entrepreneurial support, policy research, program development and building stakeholder support around community initiatives. A Michigan State University alumna with a bachelor of arts degree in public policy.

About Ryan Kilpatrick

Lead Consultant, Housing Next

A connector, collaborator, and cross-pollinator, Ryan has more than 15 years of experience working in a leadership capacity within non-profit, private-sector, and public-sector organizations. Ryan is skilled in the practice of human-centered design for positive social impact and his work experience is grounded in strategic planning, group facilitation, problem-solving, design thinking, and urban development.