Advocacy/Public Affairs

Pathway Contributor: Kate Comeau

Credentials:
BSc, MSc, RD

Bio:
Kate Comeau is the Manager of Public Relations and Media for Dietitians of Canada.

Contributions:

• What are the key steps in developing an advocacy strategy?  

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• What are the barriers and challenges to advocacy work and how can these be overcome?  

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• What do I need to know about the political process within government to move my issue forward?  

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• How should one gain support from politicians and political staff for advocacy efforts that target government?  

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• What is the role that media can play in an advocacy strategy and how should media be incorporated into an advocacy strategy?  

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• What are the benefits and risks regarding forming a coalition or network for advocacy?  

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• How should other stakeholders be involved in advocacy effort?  

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• How can key messages be developed to be clear and concise?  

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• How can the success of the advocacy efforts be evaluated?  

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• Is advocacy an expected component of dietitians’ practice?  

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• What is the role of social media in advocacy efforts?  

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• What are strategies to make alliances or coalitions successful?  

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• What are best practices in using social media for advocacy?  

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• Advocacy/Public Affairs Background

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