Teaser – November 12th I Monthly Masterminds Discussion I The Power of Strategic Advocacy and Building Influence
Maximizing Impact: The Power of Strategic Advocacy and Building Influence
Maximizing Impact: The Power of Strategic Advocacy and Building Influence
On Tuesday, November 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST, join Nikki Soda for an engaging session on how strategic advocacy can enhance your bottom line and strengthen your organization’s position in the community.
Key topics include:
Maximize Revenue Through Advocacy: Engage in proactive advocacy to influence policy changes that can lead to increased funding and support for substance use disorder treatment programs, ultimately boosting your bottom line.
Leverage Data for Impact: Utilize data-driven insights to demonstrate the effectiveness of your programs, helping to attract funding and support from stakeholders and policymakers.
Build Relationships with Policymakers: Establish a strong presence in the community and at legislative events to create meaningful connections with key decision-makers, ensuring your center's needs are represented and prioritized.
Boost Brand Awareness and Trust: Active participation in advocacy efforts can position your organization as a leader in the field, increasing brand visibility and building trust with clients, stakeholders, and community partners.
Nikki Soda
Executive Director, Soda Consulting
https://sodasconsulting.com
Nikki Soda is a highly accomplished advocate and strategic marketer with a strong background in the behavioral health field. She possesses an MS in Addiction Policy from Georgetown University and has amassed over 10 years of experience in this domain.
Passionate about advocacy and public policy, Nikki actively engages in local and national initiatives to make a meaningful impact. Currently the Executive Director of Soda’s Consulting, she utilizes her addiction policy knowledge to help treatment centers get involved in public policy. Recently serving as the Director of Membership and State
Advocacy for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), she leverages and consults her expertise to lead productive discussions with industry leaders and conducts comprehensive tours of treatment centers nationwide. Through these experiences, she has gained a profound understanding of the substance use disorder treatment landscape.
Nikki has excelled in various leadership roles, including Director of Business Development and Marketing for renowned treatment facilities. In addition, she has overseen multiple alumni programs while currently serving as co-president for the board of the Treatment Professionals and Alumni Services (TPAS). Her diverse responsibilities including creating and managing a treatment center start-up, have honed her skills in admissions, policy development, procedure implementation, and business growth.
As a result, Nikki has built an impressive reputation and is frequently sought after for client placement recommendations and policy guidance. With a wealth of knowledge acquired from working on both the front end and back end of treatment, Nikki possesses a deep understanding of systems and outcome tracking. She is eager to share her wealth of experience and collaborate with new teams, always putting patient and client care at the forefront.