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Advocacy Day 2023
The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic continue to impact student mobility and the field of international education in significant ways and with a new session of Congress forming in January, now is an important time to be a voice for supporting and sustaining the field! Join NAFSA virtually for insider analysis of the political landscape in Washington and training on how best to engage Congress to serve the students, scholars, and policies that matter to you.
This year’s format features exclusive pre-recorded, on-demand training and a half-day of live, virtual training and strategizing with NAFSA policy experts and your peers. Following that, you will be fully prepared to engage with Congress—from the comfort of your (home) office on the second day of our event.
Advocacy Day Program
The all-virtual event includes:
- Orientation -- March 2, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET - 5:00 p.m. ET
- Briefing on issues and requests of Congress
- Virtual meeting practice sessions
- Advocate of the Year announcement
- Networking mixer
- Advocacy Day -- March 8, 2023, 9:30 a.m. ET - 4:30 p.m. ET
- Group convening for last-minute updates/questions
- Virtual congressional meetings (exact timing TBD)
- Group debrief and planning for year-round advocacy
Advocate of the Year
Meet NAFSA's 2022 Advocate of the Year: Alexis M. Akagawa. The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes a NAFSA member who exhibits excellence in international education advocacy, inspiring others to make a difference by engaging with elected officials and promoting policies that support creating a more welcoming and globally engaged United States. The 2023 Advocate of the Year will be announced on March 2.