Healing Politics Events

We believe in creating unique events that will inspire, motivate, identify, and train you to run for public office. Explore our upcoming events below and other events where Healing Politics is featured!

Upcoming Events

Nurses & Midwives: Championing Non-partisan Voter Registration

Join Healing Politics and Vot+ER for this Civic Health Month virtual event. We will explore the connection between voting and health, equip attendees with nonpartisan voter registration tools, and how to use them. Nurse and Midwife voices have never been more important than they are right now - no one knows our communities better!
August 21, 2025

Coalitions Over Conflict: The Journey of Alaska Senator Cathy Giessel

Senator Giessel, a nurse practitioner, will share her journey from healthcare to public service — and how compassion, bipartisanship, and coalition-building became cornerstones of her political career. 
September 11, 2025

Advocate | Lead | Vote: The Time for Nurses is Now

Nurses, your voice matters now more than ever! Join The New Jersey State Nurses Association and Kimberly Gordon from Healing Politics. Discover three powerful ways to take political action in nursing — and earn continuing education credit while you do it.
September 15, 2025

So, You’re Thinking of Running for Office?

If you’ve ever considered entering public service but weren’t sure where to start, Healing Politics is here to help! We'll explore 13 thought-provoking questions to reflect on, share a selection of curated resources to deepen your understanding, and wrap up with actionable takeaways.
September 17, 2025

ANA-New York’s Annual Conference: Be Empowered Through Change

As Friday's featured Speaker, Lisa will reveal why nurses make exceptional leaders, legislators, and advocates — and how we can get more of them into elected office. Expect insider insights, inspiring examples, and practical steps to turn nursing know-how into political power. Because healthcare isn’t the only place that needs nursing's expertise.
October 10, 2025

ARNPs United of Washington State 2025 Annual Conference: Expanding Expertise

This two-day program offers opportunities for unique didactic content, skill-building workshops, networking with colleagues, and small group discussions. Kimberly is excited to deliver the keynote address: Advanced Practice Politics: Nurses Needed! and host a 1/2 day workshop: Thinking of Running for Office. We hope to see you in Bellevue!
October 17, 2025

Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) Annual Conference

In her talk, Healing Politics: Every Nurse is Needed, Lisa will reveal why nurses are born to lead, how to swap scrubs for a seat at the table, and the steps to get there. Warning: you may leave this session politically charged.
October 22, 2025

From Bedside to Ballot: Empowering Maryland Nurses to Serve as Elected Leaders

Curious about running for office but not sure where to start? Join us for a dynamic, nurse-led day of discovery—from 11 AM to 6 PM—packed with insights, resources, and real talk about civic leadership, capped off with a cocktail reception from 6 to 7 PM to keep the conversation flowing!
November 7, 2025

Yes – We’d Love to Speak at Your Event!

Need a speaker who can spark inspiration and action? Whether you're looking to energize your members around policy and advocacy, help your policy-savvy crowd level up, or bring a dynamic guest to your podcast—Healing Politics has you covered!
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Past Events

A Reception Honoring Nurses in Elected Office (Durham, NC)

Celebrate the power of nurses & midwives at a special evening reception honoring nurses serving in elected office. Join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and inspiring conversations with changemakers from across the country—Campaign School attendance is not required! Tickets are limited.
July 26, 2025

What We All Gain When Good Nurses Govern

Join us for Sarah DiGregorio's (author of Taking Care) inspiring presentation about the impact nurses can and are having in elected office. Whether you're ready to run or simply election-curious, this event promises to enlighten and energize.
July 25, 2025

A Nursing Workforce Debate: Exploring Solutions for a Complex Crisis

Georgetown University's School of Nursing and Healing Politics are collaborating on this virtual event. ANA's Dr. Katie Boston-Leary and AONL's Dr. Claire M. Zangerle will discuss the many issues impacting the nursing workforce. The debate-style event will demonstrate how nurses can engage across differing viewpoints with civility and respect.
July 15, 2025

Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) 2025 Annual Meeting – MA, RI, NH, CT & VT

ONL’s 2025 Annual Meeting is a dynamic, interactive conference where nurse leaders can share ideas and strategies for meeting today’s challenges and leading for tomorrow. It offers an unparalleled opportunity for nurse leaders at all levels to connect, collaborate, and learn. Lisa Summers will close the conference with a presentation titled “Nursing is Political: How Nurse Leaders Can and Should Engage. ” In it, she will discuss the unique skills and perspectives nurse leaders can (& should) share with Boards and elected officials. Lisa will share how nurse leaders can intentionally build relationships within organizations, with community leaders, and with legislators, and will speak to the need for more nurse leaders in elected office. Participants will learn how to elevate and amplify their voice and impact through increased civic engagement and what they can do to increase the representation of nurses in elected office. ONL is the Organization of Nurse Leaders for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Vermont. They are a chapter affiliate of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).
June 5, 2025

Beyond Borders: The WHO & Its Impact on Nursing & Health

Join us to learn more about the World Health Organization - what it is, what it does, and the potential impact of the US withdrawal from the organization on nursing and health - both global and domestic.
May 21, 2025

Advancing Nursing’s Vision: The Newly Revised ANA Code of Ethics

Join us for an insightful session on the newly revised ANA Code of Ethics. We will focus on Provision 9, which urges nurses to take an active role in the political process by being civically engaged and advocating for healthy communities.
April 24, 2025