Promoting Health Equity Through Advocacy
Empowering Missouri’s CHWs through dedicated support and collective action. The Advocacy Committee serves as the voice of our members, ensuring that Community Health Workers are recognized as vital components of Missouri's healthcare infrastructure. We bridge the gap between grassroots needs and statewide policy decisions.
Our Role within CHWAM
The Advocacy Committee leads the association's efforts in identifying legislative priorities, monitoring policy developments, and equipping our members with the tools they need to advocate for their profession and the communities they serve.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our Vision
The Advocacy Committee is dedicated to strengthening the Community Health Worker profession through strategic legislative engagement, policy development, and statewide representation. We strive to elevate the voice of CHWs in Missouri to ensure equitable access to health resources and professional recognition.
We envision a Missouri where Community Health Workers are fully integrated, sustainable, and essential components of the healthcare system. Through our work, we aim to build a future defined by health equity, professional excellence, and a robust community-focused public health landscape.
Legislative Awareness
We work to ensure that Missouri policymakers understand the essential role Community Health Workers play in improving statewide health equity and resident well-being.
Key Advocacy Initiatives
Advancing the Community Health Worker profession through strategic policy focus and statewide collaboration.
Professional Support
Providing resources and shared advocacy tools that empower CHWs across Missouri to advocate for their profession within their own organizations and communities.
Public Health Policy
Collaborating with healthcare systems and state agencies to integrate CHW sustainable models into the long-term Missouri public health infrastructure.
Support the Future of CHWs
The CHWAM Advocacy Committee extends a warm invitation to all passionate Community Health Workers and CHW advocates across our great state. We are a multisector, dynamic group committed to championing the value and long-term viability of CHWs in Missouri, meeting monthly to shape policies, foster collaboration, and amplify the voices of those who make a real difference in our communities.
Your unique perspective and enthusiasm are not only welcomed, they will be a driving force behind positive policy change, big and small. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just getting started, there is a place for you at the table. Join us today, and let's create a healthier and more vibrant Missouri, connected through and to CHWs.
The CHWAM Advocacy Committee meets monthly to advance the interests of Community Health Workers across Missouri. We welcome all who are passionate about advocacy, policy, and the CHW movement to join us.
For anyone interested in attending, here is our meeting link and access information:
Meeting ID: 284 480 849 591 38
Passcode: q4w8KU25
2026 Statewide Advocacy Committee Meeting Schedule:
All meetings are held via Microsoft Teams on the first Wednesday of each month from 11 - 11:45 AM Central.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM (Central)
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central)