Description

Join Missouri Nurses Association and Vot-ER in a joint interactive webinar that focuses on understanding the role health professionals can play as trusted messengers in nonpartisan voter registration conversations.

At the webinar learn about:

• The relationship between voting and heath
• Vot-ER Resources and Tools
• Legal Guardrails

There is no cost to attend this live, virtual event hosted by the Missouri Nurses Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Taskforce.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez is dedicated to leaving the world a little better than she finds. Her unwavering belief in the power of community, kindness, and growth is a testament to her character. As a pioneer, she is committed to uplifting others as she ascends, using her privilege and influence for the greater good.

Her professional journey is a testament to her passion for innovation, health equity, and advocacy. With over eighteen years of nursing experience in various healthcare settings and specialties, she is a first-generation college graduate from Cornell University, the University of Connecticut, and Quinnipiac University. A perpetual learner, she completed the American Nurses Association’s Innovation Accelerator Program in 2023 and is a 2023-2024 Fellow of the American Nurses Advocacy Institute. Tina knows nurses are highly skilled professionals and belong everywhere decisions about people are made.   

Dr. Loarte-Rodriguez is a 2021 Hartford Business Journal Healthcare Hero Award winner. She also led her nursing team to win the 2021 Connecticut Nurses Association Excellence in Team Award. She is active with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the Connecticut Nurses Association (CNA), DNPs of Color (DOCs), and the New England Minority Nurse Leadership Conference (NEMNLC). Tina has published several works, including her recent book, Latinas In Nursing, the first anthology celebrating the journeys of fifteen Latina nurses across the United States.  

Dr. Loarte-Rodriguez is not just a dedicated professional, but also a person who knows how to enjoy life. She finds joy in dancing, a passion that allows her to express herself and stay connected to her Afro-Latina Boricua (Puerto Rican) heritage. Her love for travel and reading reflects her curiosity and desire to expand her horizons. Born and raised in the vibrant Bronx, NY, she now resides in CT, surrounded by her incredibly supportive husband, their three phenomenal children, her father, and two rescue dogs.

About Vot-ER 

Vot-ER is bridging a gap in care with a groundbreaking prescription: civic engagement. Our mission is to empower patients and healthcare professionals to address the root causes of health disparities through civic participation. By doing so, we're not just treating symptoms — we're fostering a healthier, more equitable society. Our swift and easy HIPAA compliant resources promote employee happiness, combat burnout, and cultivate deeper trust between the healthcare professional and patient. Since our founding in 2020, Vot-ER has expanded, with over 350 institutional partnerships, 700 participating sites, and 50,000 healthcare professionals. Our movement has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, NBC, NPR, and PBS NewsHour. Recognizing that 83% of adults will visit a healthcare facility in the next year, we understand the critical role these spaces can play in voter registration and turnout, which directly impact public health and investment. Together, we can uplift patients’ voices in shaping local, state, and federal health policy, through the power of their vote.

Vot-ER is a nonpartisan organization.

 All attendees who participate in the webinar and complete the evaluation will be entered into a drawing for a gift card!