It’s not too late to register for “Sharpening Our Skills, Expanding Our Impact” on October 29
Registration is still open for the 2026 Community Health Partnerships Annual Meeting, “Sharpening Our Skills, Expanding Our Impact,” on October 29. The virtual gathering will bring together expertise from across the state to help both community and university partners strengthen their skills and connections that support healthier communities.
Presentations include:
Beyond the Books: Local Libraries as Community Health Partners presented by Brittney Thomas, associate director for research & data education at the IU Ruth Lilly Medical Library
As trusted third spaces, libraries have long supported the health and wellness of their communities by providing access to health information, technology, and programming, and by helping people sort reliable information from misinformation. This session will share examples of common partnership opportunities with libraries as well as what community health organizations an offer libraries in return.
Building Strong Community-University Partnerships: a panel featuring Jessica Beer, Elizabeth Brueske, Carey Frazier, and Margarita Hart, moderated by Priscilla Barnes
A practical conversation about initiating, building, and maintaining collaborative community-university partnerships, including lessons learned, communication, forming collaborations, and sustaining relationships over time.
Navigating Grant Opportunities for University Faculty and Nonprofit Organizations presented by Jennifer Stefancik, Extension Educator from Purdue Extension
This presentation will discuss tips and tricks for grant writing, as well as thinking about collaborations and using new technology to help you write.
From Interest to Action: Getting Involved in Health Policy presented by Cheryl Sullivan from Indiana Public Health Association
Explore approachable ways to become more involved in health policy at the local and state levels and connect your expertise and community experience to policy conversations.
Share Your Impact presented by Brandon Cockrum, Bridget Hawryluk, Courtney Moore, and Andrea Kiser from Research Jam
Your work matters most when the right people hear about it. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get a quick primer on how to shape an impact story, then join a small team to develop story ideas for a real-world program. Leave with knowledge and practice developing impact stories for communities, funders, and other audiences.
The day will also include presentations from Trailblazer Award recipients.
Whether you work in a university, health department, community organization, healthcare setting, or another organization working to improve health, you will leave with practical resources and strategies to help expand the impact of your work.
