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Event Details
Event Date & Time	August 20, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location	Novant Health 1st Floor Sapphire Classroom 4020 Kilpatrick St Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Target Audience	Registered Nurses
Speaker(s)	Alix John, NCNA Manager of Political Engagement Representative Kanika Brown Representative Kanika Brown has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2023, representing Forsyth County. A healthcare habilitation worker, community activist, and small business owner, she has dedicated her career to serving working families and advocating for stronger communities. Representative Brown has also been a supporter of the nursing profession, serving as a sponsor of the 2025 APRN Full Practice Authority legislation to help strengthen North Carolina's healthcare workforce and improve patient access to care. Senator Amy Galey Senator Amy Galey has served in the North Carolina Senate since 2021, representing Alamance County and surrounding communities. An attorney and former Alamance County Commissioner, she has built her career around public service, economic development, and strengthening North Carolina’s communities. Senator Galey has also been a strong supporter of healthcare access and the nursing profession, serving as a sponsor of the 2025 APRN Full Practice Authority legislation to help expand patient access to care and strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce. Representative Dennis Riddell Representative Dennis Riddell has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2013, representing Alamance County. A retired educator and longtime public servant, Rep. Riddell has been a consistent advocate for expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and has sponsored every version of the state's APRN Full Practice Authority legislation since its introduction. His longstanding partnership with the nursing profession reflects his commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving patient access to high-quality care across the state. Representative Donny Lambeth Representative Donny Lambeth has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2013, representing Forsyth County. A former hospital executive with more than 40 years of healthcare leadership experience, he has been a leading voice on health policy in the General Assembly, serving in key leadership roles on the House Health and Appropriations committees. Representative Lambeth has been a longtime supporter of the nursing profession, sponsoring North Carolina's APRN Full Practice Authority legislation since its introduction in 2017 and working to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce and improve access to patient care.
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 Representative Kanika Brown, Senator Amy Galey, Representative Dennis Riddell, and Representative Donny Lambeth 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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