Event Information
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Nonprofit members join us for networking, refreshments & program
Advocacy in Action on Tuesday, October 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
at the S. Dale High Leadership Center, Lancaster, PA.
Program plans:
Appetizer/Getting started
- From Harrisburg to DC – connect with your legislators and make an impact
Main Course/Digging in
- Why Advocacy is worth the investment
- Board Engagement in Advocacy
Dessert/How to get the results you want
- Creating your Action Plan Mini-workshop
Date/Time:
10/29/2024
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
Registration
Register for Advocacy in Action: Is your Nonprofit at the Table or on the Menu?
Cheryl Hiester
The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon
Cheryl Hiester has been working in the field of adult literacy and basic education for 30 years and in the nonprofit sector for more than 15 years. She currently serves as the executive director of The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon. Cheryl is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) Board of Directors, serving as the chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Due to PAACE’s state level advocacy work, the field of Adult and Family Literacy Education received the first funding increase in 12 years. Cheryl has presented at local, state and national conferences on topics related to adult education, workforce education, nonprofit leadership, and advocacy.
Paul Costa
One Strategies
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Paul Costa brings extensive experience in local and state government to One+ Strategies. He is the former State Representative for the 34th district situated in Allegheny County where he served from 1999 to 2018.
While serving as a legislator he sat on several committees including Appropriations, Liquor Control, Gaming, Policy, Rules, Tourism and Transportation. Costa also served on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Point Park University Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Board of Fellows and Eastern Area Adult Services.
In 2011, Costa was elected by his peers as Allegheny County Delegation Chair where he served until his appointment as Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee in 2013. While Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee he spearheaded several initiatives including, but not limited to, beer and wine modernization and consumer convenience. In addition, Costa sponsored several personal pieces of legislation such as the Film Tax Credit, 50/50 legislation which generates millions for non-profits, bills which advocate for the safety of animals, a bill which allowed for automatic granting of a CDL license upon returning home for qualified military personnel and sustainable transportation measures.
