National Foundation for Women Legislators

NFWL is a bipartisan non-profit organization focused on
empowering and inspiring elected women to become
thought leaders who shape America's future.

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That's all from NFWL! We give a big thank you to our elected women, sponsors, and speakers.

Another successful Healthcare Summit in the books! See you this fall in Nashville, Tennessee for our Annual Conference!

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For the last presentation of the day, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy @carolmurphyNJ discusses how she and others have secured key bipartisan healthcare policies.

What was your favorite presentation of the day?

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Thanks to speaker April Gutmann, Senior Manager of Government Affairs and Policy @DiabetesPAC, elected women are discussing the importance of diabetes care!

How can policymakers better support people living with diabetes?

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Our first presentation is on Supporting Your Local Pharmacy! 

Kristin Wanek, VP of Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness with @CVSHealth is discussing how policy decisions can strengthen access to medical care.

Do you remember the last time you stopped by your local pharmacy?

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It’s the final day of the Healthcare Summit!

We are starting the day off with the Rotating Roundtables! We are discussing medical tech, mental health, and substance use prevention!

Which topic interests you the most?

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Time for the roundtables!

It's our favorite time of the day: Rotating Roundtables! These roundtables are bitsized pieces of info for the elected women. Today, they’re focusing on nursing leadership, Alzheimer's, COPD, and more.

What topic would you choose to discuss?

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Did you know masa flour could prevent birth defects in communities impacted by nutritional inequities?

Senator Marie Pinkney @Marie4Senate is here with Meghan Walls with Nemours to discuss how good nutrition can promote healthy pregnancies.

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How can states strengthen healthcare for children in foster care?

Cheryl Fisher, M.Ed, LPC, with Centene Corporation explores how Medicaid care can improve the health outcomes of children in foster care!

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Healthcare innovation begins with focused policy. 

Right now Sharon Lamberton, MS, RN with @PhRMA is discussing how state legislators can support medical research!

What is one area of medical research you’d like to see supported through policy?

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Interested in how the government balances GLP-1 coverage? 

Tracy Zvenyach, PhD, MS, RN, with the Obesity Action Coalition and Kristin Niakan with Milliman are discussing how to balance anti-obesity medications against budget deficits.

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Up next, Allison Miessler, MSW with @MMHLA2 is presenting on shaping policy to support mothers and their families.

What do you think is the most important topic regarding maternal mental health?

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Excited to kick off the 2026 @ElectedWomen (NFWL) Healthcare Summit with discussions on the The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving. #superheroes

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We're kicking off the Healthcare Summit!

Sonya Thompson, Executive Director of Compass Connections, is exploring policy solutions to better support those caring for both children and aging parents.

What policies would make the biggest difference for the sandwich generation?

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We are so excited to open up our 2026 Healthcare Summit with a welcome from NFWL Chair & Wisconsin Representative Lisa Subeck @LisaSubeck and NFWL Executive Director Renee Dabbs!

What Healthcare policy topic do you hope gets discussed?

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Our 2026 AI Summit is wrapping up! Thank you to the legislators and speakers who came out! Today we discussed small businesses, prisons and AI, and our unique strengths. Later, we kick off the Healthcare Summit!

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The Leadership Academy is committed to providing opportunities that help elected women gain practical tools they can use in public service. 

This time Renee Dabbs combines CliftonStrengths and AI to improve workflow.

What do you think is your biggest strength?

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James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at @SHRM, shares insights on how AI employment laws are shaping the future of the workplace. 

How do you think AI will impact the future of work?

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Jane Oates with @WorkingNation and Kaitlin Horton of Aventiv Technologies discuss how AI-informed policies can help connect incarcerated individuals with employment opportunities after release. 

What role do you think AI should play in workforce development?

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Let’s get Day 2 of the AI Summit started!

Nevada Senator & NFWL Board member Lisa Krasner @LisaKrasner4NV is introducing Michele Cober, Esq. and Ga-Young Park with @Verizon to discuss how businesses benefit from AI.

What is the biggest opportunity AI brings to small businesses?

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It's our favorite time of the day: Rotating Roundtables! These roundtables are bite-sized pieces of info for the elected women. Today, they’re focusing on the future of AI, innovation, and public policy.