Healing Politics: Events

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

NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit

Healing Politics co-founder Lisa Summers will be a featured keynote speaker at the NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit in Washington, DC on February 10th

February 10, 2026

Desire to Serve: A Book Talk with Cheryl Brown Wattley

Join biographer Cheryl Brown Wattley for an engaging discussion of Desire to Serve, the autobiography of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Learn how the first nurse elected to Congress transformed her commitment to service into a groundbreaking political career.

February 19, 2026

From Practice to Politics: Empowering South Carolina Nurses to Lead & Serve

Curious about running for office but not sure where to start? Join us for two dynamic days packed with insights, resources, and real talk about civic leadership. Thursday begins at 2 PM and ends with a cocktail reception to keep the conversation flowing! We'll start again Friday Morning at 9 AM and wrap up at noon. Two days, one fee.

February 26, 2026

TRUSTED Conversation

Join Kimberly Gordon and nurse leaders from across the nation for an interactive NurseTRUST TRUSTED Conversation about the opportunity for and importance of nurses' political engagement. We'll discuss how to bring nursing values into political spaces - individually and collectively. Because when nursing uses its voice, communities benefit.

May 26, 2026

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!

TBD

Past Events

2026 Annual Conference and Advocacy Day

Healing Politics co-founder Lisa Summers will be in Montpelier, VT on Monday, February 2nd to present the keynote at the ANA – Vermont Annual Conference and Advocacy Day. If you’re in VT, please attend! Now more than ever, our legislators need to hear the voices of nursing.

February 2, 2026

Mapping the Midterms: David Wasserman on the 2026 Political Landscape

Join us for a deep dive into the world of mid-cycle redistricting & its effect on the 2026 mid-term elections with David Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Analyst of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.

January 26, 2026

So, you’re thinking of running for office… 13 questions to ask yourself

Have you thought about running for elected office but don’t know what questions to ask?

January 21, 2026

Healing Politics: Every Nurse is Needed

Please join us for this timely conversation with peers and colleagues who are ready to elevate and deepen their professional practice.

November 12, 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

RCV Rising: The Future of Fair Elections

Ashley Houghton, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at FairVote, will help us unpack how ranked choice voting (RCV) works, why it’s gaining traction, and why proponents believe it leads to more representative elections and opponents say it violates the principle of one person, one vote. Join us and decide for yourself.

October 28, 2025

Seats at the 2026 Campaign School are filling up! Apply today!