Plenary Session: Build Your Place

Our second day opens with a plenary and breakfast session to answer the question: How do we build places where everyone thrives? We may not have all the answers, but by tapping into our collective wisdom and imagination, we can transform the structures and systems that no longer serve us into vibrant and inclusive communities. Join us for an inspiring session that weaves together stories of communities dreaming together and building on the lessons of the past to create a shared future where we all belong.

Welcome & Introductions: Jay Williams, President, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Facilitator: Lea Thau, President, Story Central, Inc.

Speakers: Tim Fox, Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Equity Strategy, Calgary Foundation; Tina Griego, Journalist & Coach, Colorado News Collaborative (COLab); Shelly Maharry, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Johnson County, Iowa; Uma Viswanathan, Executive Director, New Pluralists