Beyond my organizational leadership roles, I contribute to national conversations on philanthropy, economic mobility, community power, and systems change through speaking, writing, policy engagement, and field-building partnerships.
This plenary session celebrated the work of Connecticut funders while exploring place-based philanthropy and community-centered approaches. Moderated by Will Ginsberg, panelists discussed how foundations can engage, learn from, and work alongside communities beyond traditional grantmaking.
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Joined leaders from Colorado Fiscal Institute, New York Immigration Coalition, Economic Security Illinois, and Maine People’s Alliance to discuss power building in states to win cash for communities through the tax code.
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Participated in a national convening exploring how community philanthropy can strengthen inclusive communities, shift power, and elevate resident leadership within philanthropic practice.
Learn More →Designed and led national learning for community foundations exploring direct cash strategies.
Helped advance national strategies focused on economic mobility, community power, racial equity, and direct cash while supporting peer learning across community foundations nationwide.
Provided testimony on behalf of three major Connecticut community foundations in support of policies that advanced and protected the socio-economic stability of Connecticut residents and their families.
Convened partners across philanthropy, government, nonprofit, and research sectors to protect benefits for direct cash recipients.
Facilitated a workshop on participatory philanthropy, exploring practical approaches to inclusion, shared decision-making, and power shifting within foundations.
Explored how unrestricted cash programs can strengthen economic security, improve health outcomes, and reduce disparities by addressing the social and economic conditions that shape individual and community well-being..
Explored how guaranteed income and direct cash investments can improve health outcomes by reducing financial stress, addressing social determinants of health, and expanding access to essential resources and care.
Shared strategies for creating messages that resonate across generations, inspire community action, and strengthen connection, belonging, and civic engagement.