🎸 Heart of a Rockstar: A Virtual AHA Advocacy Series

Get ready to turn up the volume on your advocacy game with Heart of a Rockstar! Just like a great band, advocacy works best when we’re in harmony. This four-part virtual series will help you fine-tune your skills, build powerful connections, and amplify your impact in your community.

Whether you’re just getting started or already leading the charge, these fast-paced 45-minute sessions will offer insights, practical tools, and inspiration to power your advocacy forward. Connect with passionate advocates and AHA staff from across the Southwest Region, including Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and New Mexico, and leave each session ready to take action.

🎸 Session 1 – August 12, 7 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. MDT:
“Start the Band: Recruiting an Advocacy Dream Team”
📅RSVP for virtual session 1 HERE.
Featuring Chris & Allison and Jammie Garcia (CO)
Learn how to help us grow the American Heart Association Heart Powered network and take on the AHA advocate recruitment challenge.

🎧 Session 2 – September 22, 7 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. MDT:
“Drop the Mic: Taking Action Online That Makes Noise”
📅RSVP for virtual session 2 HERE.
Featuring Jason Harder & Alexandra Pedersen-Green (NM)
Discover how to make your voice heard through digital advocacy, elevate your messages, and influence decision-makers with just a few clicks.

📱 Session 3 – October 14, 7 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. MDT:
“Amplify Your Voice: Rocking Social Media for Change”
📅RSVP for virtual session 3 HERE.
Featuring Sophe Sligh (AR) & Cheyenne Brown (WY)
Master how to use social platforms to spread awareness, build support, and rally your community around heart health.

🎤 Session 4 – November 11, 7 p.m. CST/6 p.m. MST
“Live on Stage: Meeting Lawmakers with Confidence”
📅RSVP for virtual session 4 HERE.
Featuring Chloe Burke (TX) & Deshawn Caldwell (OK)
From preparation to follow-up, learn how to lead powerful conversations with lawmakers and make your message stick.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your impact, strengthen your voice, and rock your role as a heart advocate.