The Fool-Proof Method
That went so well! Wait... is that the mayor?! Another decision maker to persuade!
Should I use the “ emotional ” method? That might bring him to tears. I ’ ll use the “ fool-proof ” method instead.
What do you do? Example: Our department helps protect community members from dangerous environmental conditions, such as contaminated water and food, air pollution, toxic waste, and climate change.
Explain how you do it Example: Over the past 5 years I have lead a project to test the quality of drinking water. We have successfully tested the water in 15 counties and increased access to clean drinking water for over 3,000 individuals.
Introduce yourself Example: I’m Cassie Lee, director of the environmental health department at Metropolis Health.
Why does your work matter? Example: My work as an environmental health professional is important because I protect our community from disease and hazardous environmental conditions.
Call to action Example: As our city grows, the strategies to maintain a safe environment change as well. I am asking you to fund Metropolis Health’s environmental health department to protect our community and keep our environment safe.
Hello, please do. I ’ m Boogie. I direct the environmental health department at Metropolis Health.
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Should I use the “ emotional ” method? That might bring him to tears. I ’ ll use the “ fool-proof ” method instead.
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A fact sheet of the NEHA environmental health visibility toolkit and comic.
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