Champion Voices

The gift every mother wants this Mother’s Day: A healthy child

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women we met in Zambia who advocated for their children's vaccinations, going great lengths to protect their children from measles and polio.

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Dana DeShon

Dana DeShon speaks to how her experience as a mother, nurse practitioner, and member of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Association (NAPNAP) intersect with her advocacy at Shot@Life advocate this Mother’s Day.

Champion Spotlight: Alexa Swingle

Alexa Swingle's involvement as a Shot@Life Champion began during her freshman year of college. She is currently a practicing pharmacist, dedicating her time to advocate for global vaccine equity.

Champion Spotlight: Gail Petersen Hock

Shot@Life grassroots advocate Gail Petersen Hock, DNP, APRN, PHCNS-BC, PHNA- BC, is a passionate changemaker from Arizona who is devoted to promoting immunization and protecting people from vaccine-preventable diseases. These efforts were a large part of her career as a nurse and nursing professor. Although she recently retired, she’s more devoted to her advocacy efforts than ever. 

Champion Spotlight: La Vonne Downey

Dr. La Vonne Downey has been a Shot@Life Champion since 2015. She is the Director of Health Sciences Administration and a Professor of Health Sciences at Roosevelt University. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Shows Promise for Future Vaccine Program Infrastructure

New COVID-19 vaccination implementations spurs innovation and future improvements in the way we enact global vaccination programs.

Can Advocacy Make Your Kids’ Lives Better?

On Mother's Day, we celebrate mothers like Shot@Life Champion Cynthia Levin, who inspires us with her determination to make an impact—not only for her children, but for children around the world.

How to Engage College Students in Grassroots Advocacy

Janice Hawkins, a Clinical Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, is an advocate for immunizations whose travels have raised awareness for the need for lifesaving vaccinations for all. 

Advocating for Immunizations One Year into COVID-19

Champion Cynthia Levin reflects on advocating for global vaccines at Shot@Life’s Summit a year ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Champion Spotlight: Jessica Garcia 

From gender equality to vaccine advocacy, Shot@Life Champion Jessica Garcia is a changemaker working for the protection of girls and women in all spheres so they can be #EqualEverywhere.  

Reflections on Virtual Advocacy: What to Expect for Summit

Here's a sneak peak into what you can expect from our first virtual summit for Shot@Life champions this year!

Champion Spotlight: Lukia Beverly