Anchored in Optimism: The Fight for Healthcare Rights | Elizabeth G. Taylor
Elizabeth G. Taylor, Executive Director at the National Health Law Program, is a passionate advocate who has dedicated her career to fighting for Americans' access to essential health programs like Medicaid. Starting as a public defender, Elizabeth has continued her fight, now representing the nearly 80 million Americans who rely on these programs. Her message is simple but powerful: Medicaid is vital to the health of millions, and cuts to these programs are not an option.
One of the key themes Elizabeth touches on is the power of collaboration. She discusses how she builds strong partnerships, depends on the wisdom of her colleagues, and facilitates meaningful dialogue, both within her organization and among partners. Her approach to influence and coalition-building offers valuable lessons for anyone in advocacy.
This episode is an inspiring reminder of the impact of persistence, partnerships, and clear communication in the fight for justice and health equity.
Takeaways:
- Persevere in Advocacy: Stay resilient and committed when fighting for important causes, as sustained effort is key to making a difference.
- Emphasize Key Issues: Clearly highlight the essential nature of critical programs, ensuring their importance is understood and cuts are not an option.
- Engage Public Input: Leverage public commenting processes to collect personal stories, emphasizing the significance of expert voices and the administrative record.
- Build Strong Partnerships: Cultivate and value key partnerships, recognizing the strength they bring through collaboration and shared wisdom.
- Promote Open Dialogue: Foster transparent communication, both within your organization and among partners, to strengthen collective impact.
- Share Successes: Showcase successful initiatives and real-world examples to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of your efforts.
- Adopt a Multi-Channel Strategy: Use a variety of approaches to spread your clear, concise message across multiple platforms to reach a wide audience.
Quote of the Show:
- “ We are confident enough of who we are and what we bring to the table that we don't need sharp elbows.”
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-g-taylor-250739a1/
- Website: https://healthlaw.org/
Shout Outs:
- My Care Counts: https://whymycarecounts.org/
Creators and Guests
Host
Anthony Shop
Anthony Shop believes in the power of people-centered branding and marketing to create a bright future. He chairs the National Digital Roundtable, the premier convener of digital innovators, leaders and policy shapers. Anthony also is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Social Driver, a digital services firm that helps companies and non-profits establish winning strategies with social media, websites, creative, and advertising. An enthusiastic presenter and teacher, he has led executive-level training for Amazon, PepsiCo, NASA, The British Embassy and the Bipartisan Policy Center. He has been recognized as an “OUTstanding LGBT Role Model” by The Financial Times, “40 Under 40” by The Washington Business Journal, and Business Leader of the Year by the DC Chamber of Commerce. A former newspaper reporter, Anthony was the first new media professional elected to the National Press Club’s Board of Governors. He currently serves on the boards of Leadership Greater Washington and LearnServe International. He earned his MBA from The George Washington University School of Business, where he teaches as an adjunct lecturer.
Producer
Robert Krueger
Robert is an Executive Director for The Communications Board, an organization with the mission of providing high-quality professional development for every communicator in every location. He is also the Global Lead for Partnership Communications at Gensler, the world’s largest architecture and design firm. Prior to his current role, he performed executive and CEO communications for Gensler, and was the senior director of public relations and social media at the Urban Land Institute. He obtained an MA in Communications and an MA in History from George Mason University. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In addition, Robert has taught communications at universities including George Mason University, West Virginia University, and the University of Florida. Robert currently serves as Immediate-Past President for the Public Relations Society of America’s National Capital Chapter (PRSA-NCC) -- the nonprofit’s largest chapter.