Plenary Session: Belonging, a Bridge to Possibility

What becomes possible when people feel seen and valued? And how can belonging be cultivated in unexpected places—both in practice, and in culture? Together, we’ll discuss what a more connected society could look like, and what kind of commitment it will take to build.

Civic Science Talk: Sohad Murrar, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago

Spark Talks: Joey Clift, Comedian/TV Writer; Adrian H. Molina, Co-Director, Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Keynote: Eric Liu, Co-Founder and CEO, Citizen University

Funder Reflection: Sarah Cross, Senior Vice President, Stand Together; Carla Fredericks, CEO, The Christensen Fund

Practice Team Reflection: Kristen Scott Kennedy, Executive Vice President, Council on Foundations

Emcee: Scott Shigeoka, Author, Speaker, and Curiosity Expert