How to Be Heard on the Hill 2026
March 12 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
If you are planning to meet with Congress this spring, you will not want to miss this session.
Preparing for a congressional fly-in can feel high stakes. You may only have a few minutes with a member or staffer, and how you use that time matters.
Offered in advance of our in-person Water Week Pitch Lab & Networking Reception on Monday, April 13, this webinar is designed to help advocates build a strong foundation before arriving on Capitol Hill.
Join former congressional staffers Angela Ebiner and Joe Brown for a candid, practical conversation on what actually works in Hill meetings and what consistently falls flat. Drawing on years of experience inside Congress and working directly with lawmakers and committees, Angela and Joe will break down how Hill offices think, what they are listening for, and how advocates can make their message land.
Moderated by Anthony DeRosa, Executive Director of ASDWA, the session will zero in on the insights advocates need most as they prepare to meet with Congress.
This session will focus on:
- What Hill staffers expect from fly-in meetings
- How to tailor your message to a specific office or district
- Common mistakes advocates make and how to avoid them
- How to clearly articulate a compelling ask
- Tips for building lasting relationships beyond a single visit
Participants will have the opportunity to ask their own questions directly and get real, unfiltered answers.
To encourage open conversation and insider-level guidance, this webinar will not be recorded and we ask that participants do not bring any AI recording bots with them to the session.
We’re happy to partner with Rogue Water Lab and ASDWA to bring you this programming.