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Event Date & Time	August 19, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location	Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth I, Executive Boardroom 1237 Harding Place Charlotte, NC 28204
Target Audience	Registered Nurses
Speaker(s)	Alix John, NCNA Manager of Political Engagement Senator Woodson Bradley Senator Woodson Bradley has served in the North Carolina Senate since 2025, representing Mecklenburg County. A business owner, community leader, and longtime advocate for families and public service, she has dedicated her career to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for North Carolinians. Senator Bradley has been a strong supporter of healthcare access and the nursing profession, including serving as a sponsor of the 2025 APRN Full Practice Authority legislation, reflecting her commitment to improving patient access to care and strengthening North Carolina’s healthcare workforce. Representative Julia Greenfield Representative Julia Greenfield has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2025, representing Mecklenburg County. A retired registered nurse and longtime community advocate, she brings decades of healthcare experience and a passion for public service to the General Assembly. Rep. Greenfield has been a strong supporter of policies that expand access to quality healthcare and strengthen North Carolina’s nursing workforce, including serving as a sponsor of the 2025 APRN Full Practice Authority legislation. Senator Caleb Theodros Senator Caleb Theodros has served in the North Carolina Senate since 2025, representing Mecklenburg County and becoming the youngest member of the chamber upon his election. A Charlotte native and dedicated public servant, he has built his career around community engagement and advocacy and has been a strong supporter of expanding access to healthcare and strengthening North Carolina’s healthcare workforce, including serving as a sponsor of the 2025 APRN Full Practice Authority legislation. Representative Carolyn Logan Representative Carolyn Logan has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2019, representing Mecklenburg County. Before her election, she spent 30 years with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, making history as the first Black female state trooper and the first woman to retire from the Highway Patrol after completing the agency's full 30-year service requirement. A dedicated advocate for healthcare access and strong communities, Representative Logan has proudly supported North Carolina's APRN Full Practice Authority legislation, recognizing the important role nurses play in expanding access to high-quality patient care across the state.
Audience Level	Competent
Description	Your voice matters—and advocacy starts with informed, engaged nurses. Join NCNA's Manager of Political Engagement, Alix John, for an evening of networking and conversation with fellow nurses and special guests Senator Woodson Bradley, Representative Julia Greenfield, Senator Caleb Theodros, and Representative Carolyn Logan from the North Carolina General Assembly. This unique event offers an opportunity to hear directly from state lawmakers about current healthcare and legislative issues, learn more about NCNA's advocacy efforts, and discover practical ways to make your voice heard on behalf of nurses and patients across North Carolina. Whether you're new to advocacy or already actively engaged, you'll gain valuable insights, make meaningful connections, and leave with a better understanding of how nurses can help shape healthcare policy in our state. FREE and open to all—no NCNA membership required! Light refreshments will be provided.
Agenda	Welcome Political Roundtable Audience Q&A Legislative Update Advocacy Tips & Tricks In-Person Advocacy Activity NCNA Announcements
Handouts	None
Contact Hours	None
Pharmacology Hours	None
Disclaimer	Use of AI technologies, including but not limited to notetaking tools, meeting assistants, or recording technologies, is prohibited while engaging with NCNA except as described in section 3.8 of NCNA’s AI policy. Reproduction, distribution, or transmission in any form or by any means without express written permission of NCNA is prohibited. Presenters assume responsibility for the content, its accuracy and completeness, and permission to use copyrighted works. This activity is intended solely for educational purposes and does not replace independent professional judgment. The presenters’ opinions and statements of fact are their own and do not represent those of the North Carolina Nurses Association or its affiliates and sponsors.
Cost	NCNA Member Fee: Free Non-Member Fee: Free
Activity Instructions	Registration for this activity is required. A pre-event email with Zoom details will be emailed 24 hrs prior to the event start time.
Questions?	Contact NCNA at RNs@ncnurses.org or (919) 821-4250.

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