Speakers include IL Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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2021 VIRTUAL ADVOCACY DAY
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Day's Schedule:
Educational Program: 9:00am–12:00pm
Virtual lobbying to follow in afternoon
The below individuals have been confirmed to speak at next week's NASW-Illinois Chapter 2021 Virtual Advocacy Day. Please note that all speakers and schedule are subject to change.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, MSW

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa, MSW, School Social Worker

David Applegate, The Kennedy Forum Illinois

Illinois State Senator Ann Gillespie

William Dwyer, MSW, LSW, Legislative Correspondent, Illinois Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly

Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas, MSW, LCSW
Breakout session presenters will also include:
LGBTQIA+ Issues: Mike Ziri, Equality Illinois
Law Enforcement Response Alternatives: Dave Lowitzki
Environmental Issues: Tonyisha Harris, Illinois Environmental Council
Reproductive Health, Sexual Education: Bridget Leahy, Planned Parenthood of Illinois
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