Name
Shaping Policy, Saving Places: Grassroots Advocacy for Preservation
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Location Name
Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee
Virtual Session Link
Description
In this session, federal policy and legal experts will offer insight into how local advocacy shapes national preservation policy and secures victories for historic places. Gain perspective on key federal advocacy priorities and learn how to navigate the current political landscape effectively. We will cover critical topics, including:
- Strategies for federal appropriations
- Overcoming obstacles to improve the Historic Tax Credit
- Positioning the National Historic Preservation Act for future success
This discussion will provide a foundation for further collaboration during the networking breakfast later in the week.
Session Type
Educational
Speakers
Lauren Cohen, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Michael Phillips, NTCIC
Kelly Humrichouser, Main Street America
Shaw Sprague, Vice President for Government Relations, NTHP
Pam Bowman, Senior Director of Public Lands Policy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Betsy Merritt, Deputy General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Christopher Cody, Associate General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Michael Phillips, NTCIC
Kelly Humrichouser, Main Street America
Shaw Sprague, Vice President for Government Relations, NTHP
Pam Bowman, Senior Director of Public Lands Policy, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Betsy Merritt, Deputy General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Christopher Cody, Associate General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Session Survey