Coalition Committees

Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy Committee


Committee Co-Chairs: Colin Ford (cjford@alz.org), Alzheimer's Association, and Melissa Seifert (mseifert@aarp.org), AARP

The Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy Committee is responsible for determining and executing a legislative strategy to achieve the goals and strategies set forth in the Roadmap. The committee coordinates with the Steering Committee to identify short- and long-term priorities, communicates these priorities with the broader coalition, and works to activate partner organizations collaboration to advance public policy priorities. It is preferred that members of this committee work in local or state public health or as public policy professionals/lobbyists. A strong understanding and knowledge of the workings of the legislature is required.

Committee Updates

The Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy Committee identified issues we are watching in the current legislative session. Please see our watch list below for more information.

For more information contact Colin Ford at cjford@alz.org.