Avanti Bergquist, MD, MS

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• PanelChairMaking Effective Change in Chaotic Times: An Elected Official Panel and Discussion

  October 27, 2026, 16:30–18:30

  A panel of elected officials, including legislators and school board members, shares effective advocacy strategies, followed by an open forum where members bring local policy concerns and get solutions-focused input. Also reviews AACAP advocacy resources.

  Child & AdolescentPractice, Policy & Workforce

• WorkshopChairHot Air, Hot Water, Hot Topics: AACAP State Advocacy Conference

  October 29, 2026, 14:00–17:00

  An abbreviated state advocacy training that uses current hot topics to teach child and adolescent psychiatrists how to advocate with policymakers, media and the public. It covers AACAP advocacy resources, AI tools for creating advocacy materials, and practice exercises with policymakers.

  Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingPractice, Policy & Workforce

• WorkshopChairFrom Clinic to Capitol: A Bootcamp for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to Run for Office

  October 31, 2026, 12:30–15:30

  Interactive bootcamp on moving from clinical practice to elected office, covering campaign basics, messaging, fundraising and building a personal action plan, led by psychiatrists and a spouse who have run for office.

  Child & AdolescentPractice, Policy & Workforce