Please join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence for an advanced training on engaging in systems advocacy and community organizing as domestic violence advocates and service providers. This event will explore both the theory and practice of change, and will provide advocates with steps and tools for engaging in community advocacy and activism. The 3-hour workshop will be led by Kelley Robinson, and is designed for advocates and service providers working to empower survivors and their families in DC.

About our facilitator:

Kelley Robinson currently serves as the National Organizing Director at Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF), where she drives the strategy around movement building and leadership development for the organization. She spends her days amplifying community voices in the movement for sexual and reproductive health, access, and rights. Kelley is originally from Chicago and received her bachelors degree in Sociology and Women's & Gender Studies from the University of Missouri. She has had the opportunity to organize and pursue social justice initiatives throughout her career, with special attention to protecting the rights of young people and communities of color. Kelley has gained myriad political and grassroots organizing experience through President Obama’s 2008 Campaign, as a researcher in the area of disaster studies, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, and most as a reproductive justice advocate and national organizer for Choice USA. Kelley serves on the board of SisterSong, the largest national women of color reproductive justice collective; as well as the Vice Chair of the board of the Alliance for Youth Action (formerly Bus Federation Action Fund). She is also trainer in residence at The Management Center helping social good organizations turn good intentions into great results.