PA CHW Rally Day

Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Community Health Workers (CHWs) from across Pennsylvania met at the State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday for their first-ever Rally Day.

On Tuesday, they wanted to speak to lawmakers about their profession’s impact on the community and the importance of financially sustaining their positions.

CHWs connect the community to their local health systems and the state Department of Health. They provide screening and health education, informal counseling, outreach and social support.

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Leadership Academy is a  four-month, hybrid leadership program that equips Community Health Workers (CHWs) to translate frontline experience into policy impact—especially around Medicaid implementation, sustainable financing, and equitable access. Participants learn how PA policy is made, how to brief decision-makers, and how to track advocacy results.

PACHW’s Leadership Academy was incredibly valuable for staff to practice their public speaking skills and work with the PA General Assembly.

Amy Lauver, CCHW

Harrisburg Area YMCA Senior Program Director

Congrats to our Leadership Academy 2025 Graduates!

13 CHWs total—from Perry, Adams, and Cumberland counties
o Shannon Twigg, Sadler Health Center
o Olivia Ryan, Sadler Health Center
o Ramlo Jire, Sadler Health Center
o Mariel Vasquez, Hamilton Health Center
o Devora Damian, Hamilton Health Center
o Annastasia Reber, Hamilton Health Center
o Lorianny Santana, Hamilton Health Center
o Amy Jacobs, Harrisburg Area YMCA
o Amy Lauver, Harrisburg Area YMCA
o Brian Wolfe, Harrisburg Area YMCA
o Megan Maurer, Harrisburg Area YMCA o Eric Rothermel, Harrisburg Area YMCA
o Courtney Kindall, Harrisburg Area YMCA