State of the Art (State Policy Engagement!)

October 28, 2025
Hamilton Room
Hear best practices and share your ideas during this workshop on state policy engagement. We will discuss engagement strategies for groups large and small, in-person and virtual -- all with the goal of improving patient access to medicines.
Moderator
Kristen Crawford
Kristen Crawford, Head of State Alliances, Global Government Affairs and Policy - Amgen
Speakers
Melissa Horn
Melissa Horn, Director, State Policy - Arthritis Foundation
Amanda Krzepicki
Amanda Krzepicki, Policy Director - Autoimmune Association
Melodie Narain-Blackwell
Melodie Narain-Blackwell, President & Founder - Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses (COGI)
Shree Thaker
Shree Thaker, Director of Communications & Partnerships - Amputee Coalition