Choose Healthy Life’s Capitol Hill Day is our annual gathering in Washington, D.C., uniting faith leaders, health experts, policymakers, and corporate partners to advance health access and address health outcomes in underserved communities. This cornerstone event fosters vital collaboration, drives advocacy for legislative solutions, and highlights innovative, community-driven programs.
Explore below to see the energy and partnership from our Capitol Hill Day events.
2025 Highlights
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams opens the eventCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry with our Congress Leaders who spoke: Sen. Cory Booker (NJ), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI), and Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA)Congressional Staffers from over 50 offices listen to remarks on current health legislationSen. Kirsten Gillibrand provides virtual remarks after introducing the Health Access Innovation Act to the SenateSen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL ClergySen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislationCHL Medical Advisory Board Members Dr. Reed Tuckson & Dr. Melissa Clarke with CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick CurryCHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker III, and CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick CurrySen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry, and CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron TichoCHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr. introduces Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) steps into the center of the room to deliver remarksCHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry delivers the opening prayerRep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarksRep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarksCHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry delivers remarksCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell StevensCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker IIISen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislationSen. Cory Booker (NJ) steps into the center of the room to deliver remarksQuest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest's founding partnership with CHLSiemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator programQuest Diagnostics East Region President Ruth Clements and Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler recognize Rev. Kimberly L. WilliamsCHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarksCHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarksCHL Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques DeGraff leads closing prayerCongressional Staffers from over 50 offices listen to remarks on current health legislation from Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA)CHL Development Manager Claire Hsiang Marx, CHL Newark Health Navigator Supervisor Rev. Linda Jefferson, CHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr., and CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. WilliamsCHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell Stevens is recognized for his contributions to public health in his communitiesGroup picture with CHL leadership, clergy & partners
2024 Highlights
Choose Healthy Life President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams opens the eventCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams with Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC)Our Moderators for the evening: CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson, & CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques A. DeGraffSenator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audienceSenator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audienceCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams welcomes impactful Health organizationsSen. Cory Booker (NJ) speaks to the audience about the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) speaks to the audience about the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024(from left to right) CHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr., Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC), Rev. Williams, and CHL Detroit Clergy Leader Rev. Horace Sheffield IIISen. Cory Booker (NJ) with CHL Partner Ruth Clements, President East Region, Quest DiagnosticsCHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr., and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Rev. Linda Jefferson open the event in prayerRep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing ProgramRep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing ProgramGrace Bonilla, CHL Board Member and President & CEO of United Way of New York City, CHL's local implementation partner for New York, is recognizedCHL Board Member Cornelius Baker is recognizedCHL Board Member Sandra Thurman is recognizedSiemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator programSiemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator programQuest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest's founding partnership with CHLCHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams with Dr. Creshema Murray, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Interim Vice President of Government Affairs, Office of the President and CEO at the Morehouse School of MedicineCHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho with Damon Davis, Associate Director Alliance Development at Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk graciously sponsored the event.Moderator Rev. Jacques DeGraff introduces Divinah "Dee" Bailey, Chief of Operations at the African American Clergy & Elected Officials (AACEO)Remarks from Divinah "Dee" Bailey, Chief of Operations at the African American Clergy & Elected Officials (AACEO)Remarks from Dr. Creshema Murray, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Interim Vice President of Government Affairs, Office of the President and CEO at the Morehouse School of MedicineRep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audienceRep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audienceSeveral Health organizations listen to Congressional remarksSen. Cory Booker (NJ) and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Lady Linda JeffersonCHL Washington, D.C. Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry welcomes the crowd to his home cityMembers of CHL's National Black Clergy Health Leadership Council in attendance (from left to right): Rev. Kendrick Curry (DC), Rev. Horace Sheffield III (Detroit), Rev. David Jefferson Sr. (Newark), Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff (NY), and Rev. Nelson Rivers (SC)CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho with Rev. Que English, Director of HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and CHL Supporter
