Power Lunch: Lunchtime Lobbying

Working Women of Tampa Bay is joining forces with BPW Tampa for a quarterly lunch at Maggianos Little Italy at Westshore Plaza.

About the topic:

Driving public policy can be a full-time position, but it doesn’t have to be with the right tools and training. In this brief lunchtime discussion, bring your Twitter login, willingness to influence change and an open mind about the legislative process. Learn from a seasoned lobbyist, how to craft your message, rally the troops and educate your elected officials prior to the upcoming legislative session, beginning in January. Passion for change begins now.

About the presenter: 

Jenna Paladino inspires volunteers, motivates CEOs and drives policy with a coordinated communication plan, coalition building and advocacy. Her relentless passion made a seamless transition in opening her own business and governmental consulting firm, Paladino Public Affairs, LLC. Prior to starting the firm, she served as the director of communications and public affairs for Chapters Health System, headquartered in Tampa, FL. Chapters Health is the largest non-profit hospice provider in the state of Florida.

Her experience as a legislative aide, campaign consultant, in-house lobbyist, non-profit lobbyist and adjunct professor provides her clients a well-rounded approach to make sure that the lobbying, advocacy and communication goals are all part of the plan. Jenna holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Political Communication and Bachelors of Science in Political Science and English from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

Twitter: @PPA_FLA

Website: paladinoadvocates.com

Lunch includes a 3-course meal at Maggiano's at Westshore.