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Choose Healthy Life Capitol Hill Day

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.

2026 Highlights

Capitol Hill Day 2026 program signage in the Dirksen Senate Office Building
Capitol Hill Day 2026 program signage in the Dirksen Senate Office Building
Attendees during the opening prayer
Attendees during the opening prayer
CHL New York Senior Advisor Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff leads the opening prayer
CHL New York Senior Advisor Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff leads the opening prayer
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams opens the event
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams opens the event
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams welcomes CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze to the podium
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams welcomes CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze to the podium
CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze delivers remarks
CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze delivers remarks
CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze delivers remarks
CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze delivers remarks
CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah D. Daughtry delivers remarks
CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah D. Daughtry delivers remarks
CHL panelists in conversation before the program
CHL panelists in conversation before the program
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams moderates the panel
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams moderates the panel
CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence E. Aker III
CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence E. Aker III
CHL Chief Strategy & Operations Officer Yolanda Mack
CHL Chief Strategy & Operations Officer Yolanda Mack
CHL Dean of Education Dr. Melissa Clarke
CHL Dean of Education Dr. Melissa Clarke
Rev. Dr. Que English and Pamela Barnes on the panel
Rev. Dr. Que English and Pamela Barnes on the panel
Pamela Barnes of Elm Capitol Group
Pamela Barnes of Elm Capitol Group
Pamela Barnes of Elm Capitol Group
Pamela Barnes of Elm Capitol Group
The 2026 Capitol Hill Day panel
The 2026 Capitol Hill Day panel
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) delivers remarks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) delivers remarks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib greets CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze
Rep. Rashida Tlaib greets CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze
AACEO Chief Operating Officer Dr. Dee Bailey and Debra Fraser-Howze listen to Rep. Tlaib
AACEO Chief Operating Officer Dr. Dee Bailey and Debra Fraser-Howze listen to Rep. Tlaib
Rep. Rashida Tlaib with Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, Debra Fraser-Howze, and CHL Detroit Clergy Rev. Joelynn Stokes
Rep. Rashida Tlaib with Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, Debra Fraser-Howze, and CHL Detroit Clergy Rev. Joelynn Stokes
Gabi Vesey delivers remarks on behalf of Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (GA)
Gabi Vesey delivers remarks on behalf of Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (GA)
Covering anti-obesity medications, one of CHL's 2026 legislative priorities
Covering anti-obesity medications, one of CHL’s 2026 legislative priorities
Thank you to the members of the CHL Corporate Leadership Council
Thank you to the members of the CHL Corporate Leadership Council
CHL Corporate Leadership Council partner Michelle Leigh Kimbrough of Eli Lilly and Company
CHL Corporate Leadership Council partner Michelle Leigh Kimbrough of Eli Lilly and Company
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
Congressional staffers listen to remarks
CHL Washington, D.C. clergy
CHL Washington, D.C. clergy
CHL Washington, D.C. clergy
CHL Washington, D.C. clergy
CHL Michigan Clergy Rev. Joelynn T. Stokes and CHL Health Navigator Rev. Karen Curry
CHL Michigan Clergy Rev. Joelynn T. Stokes and CHL Health Navigator Rev. Karen Curry
CHL New York Clergy Rev. Robert Waterman
CHL New York Clergy Rev. Robert Waterman
CHL New York Senior Advisor Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff
CHL New York Senior Advisor Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff
CHL Board Member Dr. Donna Christensen and AACEO Chief Operating Officer Dr. Dee Bailey
CHL Board Member Dr. Donna Christensen and AACEO Chief Operating Officer Dr. Dee Bailey
CHL Corporate Leadership Council partners Grant Cale and Paul Madrazo of Bristol Myers Squibb
CHL Corporate Leadership Council partners Grant Cale and Paul Madrazo of Bristol Myers Squibb
Bishop Leah D. Daughtry with CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze
Bishop Leah D. Daughtry with CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams with CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah D. Daughtry
Rev. Kimberly L. Williams with CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah D. Daughtry
Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff and Rev. Kimberly L. Williams
Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff and Rev. Kimberly L. Williams
Attendees at the luncheon
Attendees at the luncheon
Attendees at the luncheon
Attendees at the luncheon

2025 Highlights

CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams opens the event
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams opens the event
CHL 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)
CHL 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 legislation
Congressional Staffers from over 50 offices listen to remarks on current health legislation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand provides virtual remarks after introducing the Health Access Innovation Act to the Senate
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand provides virtual remarks after introducing the Health Access Innovation Act to the Senate
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL Clergy
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL Clergy
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislation
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislation
CHL Medical Advisory Board Members Dr. Reed Tuckson & Dr. Melissa Clarke with CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry
CHL Medical Advisory Board Members Dr. Reed Tuckson & Dr. Melissa Clarke with CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry
CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker III, and CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry
CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker III, and CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry, and CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) with CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry, and CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho
CHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr. introduces Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)
CHL 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 remarks
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) steps into the center of the room to deliver remarks
CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry delivers the opening prayer
CHL DC Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry delivers the opening prayer
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarks
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) delivers opening remarks
CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry delivers remarks
CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Bishop Leah Daughtry delivers remarks
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell Stevens
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell Stevens
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker III
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams and CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Lawrence Aker III
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislation
Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) delivers remarks on health legislation
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) steps into the center of the room to deliver remarks
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) steps into the center of the room to deliver remarks
Quest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest's founding partnership with CHL
Quest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest’s founding partnership with CHL
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Quest Diagnostics East Region President Ruth Clements and Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler recognize Rev. Kimberly L. Williams
Quest Diagnostics East Region President Ruth Clements and Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler recognize Rev. Kimberly L. Williams
CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarks
CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarks
CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarks
CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson delivers powerful remarks
CHL Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques DeGraff leads closing prayer
CHL Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques DeGraff leads closing prayer
Congressional Staffers from over 50 offices listen to remarks on current health legislation from Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA)
Congressional 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. Williams
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. Williams
CHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell Stevens is recognized for his contributions to public health in his communities
CHL Clergy Council Member Rev. Mitchell Stevens is recognized for his contributions to public health in his communities
Group picture with CHL leadership, clergy & partners
Group picture with CHL leadership, clergy & partners

2024 Highlights

Choose Healthy Life President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams opens the event
Choose Healthy Life President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams opens the event
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams with Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC)
CHL 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. DeGraff
Our Moderators for the evening: CHL Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson, & CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques A. DeGraff
Senator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audience
Senator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audience
Senator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audience
Senator and CHL Clergy Council Member Sen. Raphael Warnock (GA) addresses the audience
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams welcomes impactful Health organizations
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly Williams welcomes impactful Health organizations
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) speaks to the audience about the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) speaks to the audience about the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) speaks to the audience about the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024
Sen. 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 III
(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 III
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) with CHL Partner Ruth Clements, President East Region, Quest Diagnostics
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) with CHL Partner Ruth Clements, President East Region, Quest Diagnostics
CHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr., and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Rev. Linda Jefferson open the event in prayer
CHL Newark Clergy Leader Rev. David Jefferson Sr., and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Rev. Linda Jefferson open the event in prayer
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing Program
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing Program
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing Program
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI) speaks to the audience about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and Reform for the 340b Drug Pricing Program
Grace Bonilla, CHL Board Member and President & CEO of United Way of New York City, CHL's local implementation partner for New York, is recognized
Grace Bonilla, CHL Board Member and President & CEO of United Way of New York City, CHL’s local implementation partner for New York, is recognized
CHL Board Member Cornelius Baker is recognized
CHL Board Member Cornelius Baker is recognized
CHL Board Member Sandra Thurman is recognized
CHL Board Member Sandra Thurman is recognized
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Siemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler speaks on the partnership with CHL and their support of the Health Navigator program
Quest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest's founding partnership with CHL
Quest Diagnostics President East Region Ruth Clements speaks to the audience about Quest’s founding partnership with CHL
CHL 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 Medicine
CHL 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 Medicine
CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho with Damon Davis, Associate Director Alliance Development at Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk graciously sponsored the event.
CHL 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)
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 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 Medicine
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 Medicine
Rep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audience
Rep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audience
Rep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audience
Rep. Jim Clyburn addresses the audience
Several Health organizations listen to Congressional remarks
Several Health organizations listen to Congressional remarks
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Lady Linda Jefferson
Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) and CHL Health Navigator Supervisor Lady Linda Jefferson
CHL Washington, D.C. Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry welcomes the crowd to his home city
CHL Washington, D.C. Clergy Leader Rev. Kendrick Curry welcomes the crowd to his home city
Members 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)
Members 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
CHL Chief Operating Officer Ron Ticho with Rev. Que English, Director of HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and CHL Supporter