Connecting & Building Relationships with Policymakers and Civic Organizations
Hosted by Scholars Strategy Network Sacramento, this training on
building relationships gives scholars an introduction to
effective strategies to ensure that researcher’s findings and
perspectives inform policy. This session provides evidence-based
instructions for how to begin and maintain productive
relationships with policymakers, how to engage with civic
intermediaries in order to better reach policymakers, and what
strategies are critical for creating mutual trust.