Advocacy in Action: a Conversation with Federal Policy and Advocacy Strategist Peter Delia

Several months ago, we were joined by Chuck Ingoglia, the CEO and President of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, for an excellent and informative conversation on the organization’s advocacy work. On this episode, we’re joined by Peter Delia, the Council’s Federal Policy and Advocacy Strategist. Peter was previously Senior Attorney for the FL Senate, and the Assistant Attorney General Florida Office of the Attorney General. Peter discusses his journey from state government to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. We delve into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its implications for Medicaid, mental health, and substance use disorder care.  The conversation covers the council's advocacy efforts, including action alerts, member surveys, and webinars, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the new legislation and the strategies being employed to mitigate their effects.