Credentials:FDC, PhD, RD
Bio:Dr. Ellen Vogel completed an undergraduate degree in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg in 1975; a Master of Health Education degree from the University of Manitoba in 1985; and a PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta 2001. In 2003, she was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the Office of the Chief Scientist at Health Canada. She is a fellow with Dietitians of Canada; a past chair of the Dietitians of Canada's Board of Directors; and the recipient of numerous awards for leadership and innovation in dietetic practice. She is a founding faculty member at UOIT, having arrived in 2002. In 2010, she was awarded a university-wide peer recognition award for teaching excellence.
How can the success of the advocacy efforts be evaluated?
Role: Reviewer
How can key messages be developed to be clear and concise?
How should other stakeholders be involved in advocacy effort?
What are the benefits and risks of forming a coalition or network for advocacy?
What is the role that media can play in an advocacy strategy and how should media be incorporated into an advocacy strategy?
How can support from politicians and political staff for advocacy efforts that target government be gained?
What do I need to know about the political process within government to move my issue forward?
What are the barriers and challenges to advocacy work and how can these be overcome?
What are the key steps in developing an advocacy strategy?
Is advocacy an expected component of dietitians’ practice?
What is the role of social media in advocacy efforts?
Role: Author
What are the strategies to make alliances or coalitions successful?
What are the best social media practices for advocacy?
Advocacy/Public Affairs Background
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