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A chapter featuring Sophie's work in government relations will be featured in an upcoming book by Drs. Laurel Hitchcock and Melanie Sage, tentatively called "101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree" being released in March 2024.
October 21, 2024
Vinfen's Director of Government Relations and External Affairs writes that voting is a social determinant of health--"When individuals with disabilities exercise their right to vote, they help elect leaders who prioritize these critical issues, fostering policies that better reflect the needs and diversity of the population."
WJAR_06-20-2023_12.43.06.mp4June 20, 2023
Then Director of State Government Relations for CCA Health Rhode Island participated in an interview about mental health and its impact on residents.
May 2023
May is Mental Health Month, and Bill Bartholomew welcomed two rockstars in the space for an earnest and informative discussion: Sophie Hansen, LICSW then Director of State Government Relations, CCA Health Rhode Island and Chris Gadbois Chief Executive Officer, CareLink RI
April 22, 2021
This workshop provided key concepts and best practices on engaging communities in policy change and leveraging the lived experience of victims/survivors. Sophie Hansen and Caitlin LeMay shared examples and made connections of how policy advocacy is necessary for supporting survivors. The facilitators gave examples of centering the voices of survivors in the policymaking process without exploiting their time and story. Considerations were shared around cultural competency in engaging survivor communities in policymaking.
January 31, 2018
Then NASW-MA's Political Director, Sophie Hansen, spoke out in favor of automatic voter registration in Massachusetts. Core to social work beliefs, AVR makes the voting process easier, creating more opportunities for vulnerable populations to participate in democracy.