Prepare to show up informed, confident, and effective.
Advocacy and policy spaces can feel opaque, intimidating, and relationship-driven especially for maternal health professionals who have the expertise but not the roadmap. On Call for Change’s Advocacy & Policy Readiness services exist to close that gap.
This work is not about performative advocacy. It’s about preparation, clarity, and credibility so when you enter policy conversations, coalition spaces, or advocacy days, you are ready to participate meaningfully.
Advocacy & Policy Readiness is a structured approach to preparing individuals and organizations for real-world maternal health advocacy and policy engagement.
Through education, strategy, and practical tools, OCC helps you move from:
Wanting to advocate → knowing how
Having lived experience → using it effectively
Being present → being prepared
Support in understanding:
How maternal health advocacy and policy spaces function
Where your voice fits within coalitions and systems
How to engage responsibly and effectively
Practical resources such as:
Advocacy talking points
Policy meeting preparation guides
Issue framing and messaging support
Follow-up strategies after advocacy or legislative meetings
Guidance for:
Advocacy or policy days
Legislative meetings
Coalition engagement
Community or organizational advocacy efforts
When applicable, OCC provides or supports access to:
Advocacy toolkits
Professional materials (e.g., business cards, handouts)
Structured preparation checklists
Advocacy & Policy Readiness is designed for:
Maternal health professionals and clinicians
Advocates with lived experience seeking structure and guidance
Individuals preparing for advocacy or policy engagement
Students interested in getting involved in maternal health
Organizations supporting maternal health initiatives
Professionals who want to engage in systems-level change responsibly
Advocacy & Policy Readiness is offered through:
OCC membership programming
Virtual workshops and learning sessions
1:1 advocacy or policy preparation calls
In-person advocacy and engagement opportunities (as available)
This hybrid approach ensures learning translates into real-world readiness, not just information.
Whether you are preparing for your first advocacy engagement or refining your approach, On Call for Change offers structured support to help you show up ready. Explore membership options, or Book a 1:1 Advocacy Strategy Call to receive personalized preparation and guidance.