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SUMMARY:Create a Legacy: Estate Planning Fundamentals Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll join us for Create a Legacy: Estate Planning Fundamentals\, a free virtual webinar with James McBain\, Senior VP at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management\, and Anna Cronin\, Chief Philanthropy Officer at United Way of King County. \nCreating a legacy is about making thoughtful decisions that reflect your values\, protect your loved ones\, and have a long-term impact. In this session\, James will cover the core elements of planning\, including wills\, trusts\, power of attorneys (POAs)\, living wills\, and charitable giving. The goal is to make planning feel accessible and empowering\, so you can approach these decisions with clarity\, confidence\, and intention. \nRSVP today to take a meaningful step toward planning your future. United is the Way™ we build a just and equitable community. \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events accessible. When you register\, you’ll be able to indicate any accommodation you may need. Please note that at least two weeks’ notice is recommended for some accessibility needs. If you have questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/create-a-legacy-estate-planning-fundamentals-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series,United Way of King County
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SUMMARY:Shared Responsibility\, Shared Future: Designing Community-Centered Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us live at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3089598935?omn=89644000917\n  \nDon’t miss our upcoming Lunch & Learn\, led by Breauna Dorelus from Connecting the Cause\, Atlanta \nWe invite participants to move beyond individual roles and into shared responsibility for the futures we are shaping together. We invite\, staff\, volunteers\, and community members to come into the same conversation to reflect on how their actions\, decisions\, and assumptions collectively impact community well-being. \nParticipants will engage in guided reflection and collective dialogue to name what it looks like to show up with care\, accountability\, and humility within each of our roles. This session emphasizes alignment between values and practice\, clear accountability to community\, and the commitment required to sustain this work beyond a single program\, project\, or room. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper sense of shared stewardship and practical commitments for continuing community-centered service in real and tangible ways. \nRSVP now to plan your future. United is the Way™ we build a just and equitable community. \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events accessible. When you register\, you’ll be able to indicate any accommodation you may need. Please note that at least two weeks’ notice is recommended for some accessibility needs. If you have questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/shared-responsibility-shared-future-designing-community-centered-service/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series,United Way of King County
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change with Timothy Snyder
DESCRIPTION:Author of On Tyranny  to On Freedom\, Timothy Snyder has delved into how to resist fascism and where we go from here.\n\nUnited Way is teaming up with Seattle Arts & Lectures to co-present Timothy Snyder\, the acclaimed historian behind “On Tyranny” and “On Freedom\,” on October 26 at Benaroya Hall (S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium). \nFreedom is the great American commitment\, but we have lost sight of what it means. Too many of us look at freedom as the absence of state power\, argues Timothy Snyder: We think we’re free if we can do and say as we please\, and protect ourselves from government overreach. But true freedom isn’t so much freedom from as freedom to—the freedom to thrive\, to take risks for futures we choose by working together. Freedom is the value that makes all other values possible. \nUse code: UWKC20 for 20% off tickets (all in-person or online tickets\, at any level besides Pay what you Want)  \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/save-the-date-timothy-snyder/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series,United Way of King County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T173000
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change:  Building Generational Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Conversations for Change: Building Generational Wealth\nJune 12\, 5:30 | Free\nHow do we build generational wealth in communities that have been historically excluded from it? \nUnited Way of King County invites you to a dynamic panel discussion exploring the racial wealth gap—and what it takes to close it. Rooted in our Bridging the Wealth Gap campaign\, this conversation will unpack how systemic inequities have shaped access to wealth\, and how local leaders are working to shift the narrative. \nCome to learn\, connect\, and be part of the solution. \nThe discussion will be moderated by United Way of King County Chief Impact Officer Regina Malveaux\, and feature the following panelists: \n\nEdwin Rios\, United Way of King County\nKorbett Mosesly\, Washington State Department of Commerce\nKathleen Hosfeld\, HomeStead Community Land Trust\n\nInteractive component: Mentimeter live audience participation followed by a Q&A session. \nGenerational wealth is one of the clearest indicators of economic opportunity—but in the U.S.\, it’s deeply tied to race. This event will shine a light on the barriers and opportunities for wealth-building in BIPOC communities and highlight the innovative ways our region is working toward a more equitable future. \nThis event is open to nonprofit professionals\, community leaders\, policy and systems-change advocates\, corporate and philanthropic partners\, and anyone curious about racial equity and economic justice. \nRSVP today to be part of this critical conversation. \nWe look forward to your voice in this conversation! \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/conversations-for-change-building-generational-wealth/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series,United Way of King County
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change:  Keeping People Housed with Michelle Merriweather
DESCRIPTION:Conversations for Change: Keeping People Housed \nJan 29\, 11:45 am | Free\nVirtual Via Zoom  \nAre you frustrated by our community’s homelessness problem but still care enough to learn if it can be solved? Join us for a real conversation to learn how you can be a part of the solution.  \nSee you at Conversations for Change: Keeping People Housed\, a FREE\, interactive\, lunchtime discussion with our special guest Michelle Merriweather\, President and CEO at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle\, and Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, President and CEO of United Way of King County. \nTogether\, we’ll learn more about what United Way and its partners across King County are doing to prevent homelessness before it even begins. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how community-driven solutions like housing stability support\, eviction prevention\, rental assistance\, and advocating for tenants’ rights can keep families housed and contribute to progress. \nIt’ll take all of us coming together to make a dent in solving one of our community’s most critical crises\, and your understanding and support through initiatives like Our Neighbor Fund can be a powerful part of the solution. \nRSVP now to join the movement. United is the WayTM we lead change. \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that at least two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/conversations-for-change-michelle-merriweather/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series,United Way of King County
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SUMMARY:Creating Connections: Engaging Leaders in Change
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Young Leaders passionate about Civic Engagement\n  \nJoin the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, International Rescue Committee\, United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders\, Success Cohorts\, FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students)\, and Seattle University’s Alfie Scholars to celebrate and connect individuals and organizations and inspire leaders to drive change within their communities and beyond. \n  \nMeet people in the Seattle area who are making positive changes in their communities. Hear from a panel of young leaders representing careers from civic engagement to global health about how their experiences shaped their education & career journeys and ask them for advice on how you can do the same. \n  \nExplore our new exhibition\, A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation\, highlighting new innovations\, powerful stories\, toilets of the future\, art installations\, and visions of resilient and sustainable sanitation systems that can move the needle on this critical issue and save lives. \n  \nAppetizers and refreshments will be provided. \n  \n\nPanel Discussion: Gain insights from a panel of speakers involved in various causes\, including education\, climate justice\, voting\, and refugee support.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with other partners and attendees at the event\, where you can learn how to get involved with their work.\nOrganization Showcase: Discover organizations that align with your passion and learn how you can get involved.\nSpeakers:\n\n\nKim Ironroad is a proud enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Dakota)\, where she was raised. Kim has been with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for two years and works as a Senior Program Assistant within the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion team.  Prior to joining the Gates Foundation\, Kim worked as the External Affairs Director for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe where she was part of the Chairman’s administration\, Kim served as the liaison for state and federal agencies.  Kim started her career at the unbeknownst company at the time\, TOMS Shoes\, where she was one of 12 interns and 13 employees. Kim places high value on family and on her culture and its customs and traditions. \n  \nAllison Spooner is the HR and Equity Manager at Washington Sea Grant\, University of Washington where she has built a strong foundation in training design\, relationship building\, and conflict resolution\, all driven by her passion for creating meaningful and sustained change. \nAs the daughter of immigrant parents and a first-generation college graduate\, Allison’s commitment to civic engagement is deeply personal. \nA pivotal organization in Allison’s development over the last two years has been Success Cohorts\, which helps early-career individuals become the next generation of leaders. As a first-generation professional\, Allison found the skills and insights from this program incredibly valuable\, and she continues to apply them in her career today. \n  \nAmanda Sandoval is a proud 1.5 generation Mexican American\, born and raised in Washington state\, and has a background in community organizing and policy and a passion for getting all communities involved in advocacy. \nShe is the director of systems change and public policy at United Way of King County\, where she works on statewide\, federal\, and local policy. She also supports BIPOC-led system change\, by investing and partnering with our BIPOC communities that are doing community-led advocacy to create fundamental changes in how policy is made and making sure the community has a voice. Amanda also serves in the US Air Force Reserves\, doing air transportation and logistics. \nShe is deeply rooted in her community and identity and believes our collective experiences\, different and same\, are what makes us powerful and authentically ourselves. \n  \nEvent schedule:\n5 p.m.        Doors open. Visit partner tables and participate in networking activities.\n6 p.m.        Discussion starts. Virtual event goes live.\n6:30 p.m.   Q&A\n6:45 p.m.   Networking and visiting partner tables.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/creating-connections-engaging-leaders-in-change/
LOCATION:Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, 440 5th Ave North\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote: Your Voice Matters
DESCRIPTION:Get the scoop on initiatives that have the potential to interrupt your daily lives.\n\nRSVP Today\n\n  \nJoin us for an inspiring evening co-hosted by YPC-Seattle\, United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders 365\, Seattle Metro Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN)\, and Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN). \n  \nThis event will feature an insightful fire-side chat with local and civic leaders about the critical role of voting\, the significance of local elections\, and key issues on the ballot. You’ll have access to valuable resources offering guidance on deepening your community engagement\, effectively communicating with your legislators\, and managing your mental health before\, during\, and after an election. \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and make a difference! \nSpeakers:\n \nAlicia Crank’s intense passion for the city has been on full display the past two years in her role as executive director of Seattle CityClub\, where she has worked tirelessly to bring diverse voices to Seattle’s political scene. \n“For me\, it’s always been about making sure that there’s representation on our local city councils\,” says Crank\, a former candidate for Edmonds City Council herself. “Representation doesn’t just mean race or gender\, it’s socioeconomic. It’s also life experience\, and work experience.” \nIn addition to her CityClub duties\, Crank has joined Seattle magazine as the new “director of opportunities.” In her new role\, Crank will serve as a community ambassador for the publication\, and will help identify both revenue and engagement opportunities. \n  \n \nJulie Wise was first elected in 2015. Her election followed a long career with King County Elections that began in 2000 when Julie was hired to answer voter questions and provide assistance in the phone bank. In the years between\, Julie worked her way up to Deputy Director\, with time spent in nearly every work area. In her more than twenty years of service to voters\, Julie has earned both her state and national certifications in election administration. \nA champion for increasing both accessibility and security\, Julie is dedicated to removing barriers to voting\, while maintaining accuracy\, security\, and transparency. She has been a vocal advocate for expanding language access and has been successful in adding four non-English languages to King County Elections’ suite of full-service languages. The department now provides ballots\, voting materials\, all correspondence\, customer service\, and voter education materials in seven languages.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/get-out-the-vote-your-voice-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Pay Us What We're Worth
DESCRIPTION:Ready to step into your power and claim the money you’re worth? Seattle’s top young professional groups are joining forces to host an event that’s all about YOU\, for YOU! \nFrom your favorite female soccer players to movie stars\, in an era heightened by pay equity awareness and legal changes like the Washington state “disclosure of wage and salary range” law\, there’s never been a better time to seize your worth and advance your career! At this event\, get ready to: \n  \n\nLevel up with new professional headshots + take-home resources.\nGet insider tips on advocating for yourself across industries.\nTake a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Seattle Opera costume shops.\nLet an opera singer serenade you!\nConnect with leaders passionate about empowering young professionals like you.\nTreat yourself to delicious empanadas and beverages\n\n  \nWhat else can I expect? \nDive into fireside chats with our city’s trailblazing women and allies who’ll share insights\, insider tips\, and tricks from across industries like sports\, startups\, law\, tech\, and more to help you claim your worth! Our expert panel includes: \n\nStarla Sampaco\nForbes Columnist and Self-Advocacy Expert\nStarla Sampaco is a columnist\, international keynote speaker\, and host with a background in TV news. As a contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review\, she teaches women and professionals of color how to advocate for themselves in the workplace. Previously\, she anchored the news for Seattle’s PBS station and taught graduate students at the University of Washington. \n  \n  \n\nShirline Wilson\nExecutive Director\, Washington Employers for Racial Equity\nShirline Wilson serves as the Executive Director of the Washington State Employers for Racial Equity (WERE). WERE is a coalition formed in 2020 to advance a commitment to make progress on closing racial equity gaps that have most disproportionately impacted Black Washingtonians. \n  \n  \n \nLeesa Manion\nKing County Prosecuting Attorney\nLeesa Manion is the first woman\, the first person of color\, and the first Asian-American to be elected to serve as King County Prosecuting Attorney. Leesa is also the first Korean-American woman in the United States to be elected Prosecuting Attorney.Prior to her election in 2022\, Leesa served as Chief of Staff of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) for 15 years. \nDuring the course of her career\, Leesa has implemented effective programs that have improved public safety\, enhanced victim services\, and reduced racial disproportionality.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/pay-us-what-were-worth/
LOCATION:Seattle Opera House\, 363 Mercer Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T193000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Racial Equity:  Revisiting Dr. King's Lost Speech
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Black History Month and for an evening of advancing racial equity in King County. Come\, listen\, learn\, and take action!  \nOne of Dr. Martin Luther King’s greatest lessons was simply to listen. Can we intentionally build this practice of listening and empathizing in our workplaces\, places of worship\, within our families\, and across our networks? \nIn the latest installment of our Advancing Racial Equity Event Series\, we’ll discuss excerpts from one of Dr. King’s speeches\, a treasure that was nearly forgotten before being discovered on acetate film in 2008. Together\, we’ll discover how they resonate with today’s realities for all of us across King County. Our panelists include: \n\nColleen Echohawk – CEO\, Eighth Generation\nJorge L. Barón – King County Council\, District 4\nMarcus Boston – Glover Empower Mentoring\nGordon McHenry\, Jr. – CEO\, United Way of King County (moderator)\n\nWe’ll also enjoy performances by The Rhapsody Project\, a community that explores and celebrates music and heritage through an anti-racist lens. \nAs part of our racial equity journey\, proceeds from this event will go toward supporting and empowering The Black Community Building Collective\, The Indigenous Communities Fund\, and the Racial Equity Coalition. \nIf the ticket price is a barrier for you to attend this event\, please email us at eventregistration@uwkc.org for a free ticket code. This event will not be recorded or offered virtually.  \n  \nLooking for other ways to connect with United Way of King County? Check out our next event on February 29 – Conversations for Change: Of Equity and Education.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/advancing-racial-equity-revisiting-dr-kings-lost-speech/
LOCATION:Rainier Arts Center\, 3515 South Alaska St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancing Racial Equity Series,Networking,Speaker Series,United Way,United Way of King County
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SUMMARY:Advancing Racial Equity: Of Equity & Events
DESCRIPTION:From starry concerts to big ticket games\, Seattle brings people together for some unforgettable experiences\, every day of the year. But not everyone benefits from it. In our latest installment of our Advancing Racial Equity Event Series in partnership with Seattle University\, a dynamic panel of business leaders and entrepreneurs will explore how we can better use our voice and dollars to enrich all our neighborhoods and communities equitably. \nFeaturing:  \n\nDoug Baldwin Jr. – Former Seattle Seahawk and CEO of Vault89 Ventures\nLaura Clise – Founder and CEO\, Intentionalist \nChera Amlag – Co-Founder and Head Baker\, Hood Famous Bakeshop \nMaya Mendoza-Exstrom – COO Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Board Co-Chair\n\nAs part of our racial equity journey working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone\, proceeds from this event will go toward supporting The Black Community Building Collective\, The Indigenous Communities Fund\, and the Racial Equity Coalition. \nClick here for parking and venue information. \nIf the ticket price is a barrier for you to attend\, please email us at eventregistration@uwkc.org for a free ticket code.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/advancing-racial-equity-of-equity-events/
LOCATION:Seattle University – Pigott Auditorium\, Pigott Building\, 901 12th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancing Racial Equity Series,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
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SUMMARY:Creating Connections for a Sustainable Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Creating Connections for a Sustainable TomorrowThursday\, Nov. 2In-person: 5 to 7 p.m. at the Discovery CenterFree | ASL services provided RSVP NowJoin the Discovery Center\, United Way of King County’s Emerging Leaders 365\, Success Cohorts\, FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students)\, and Seattle University’s Alfie Scholars to celebrate and connect with young leaders in our region.Meet people in the Seattle area who are making positive change in their communities. Hear from a panel of young leaders representing careers from global health to education about how their experiences shaped their education and career journeys. Speakers will discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’S) what they are and mean to the work they do both locally and globally. Topics will include the following four SDG’s:• Quality Education• No Poverty• Climate Justice• Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSpeakers will include Fadumo Roble\, University of Washington Graduate student and Discovery Center Youth Ambassador Alumni\, Taylor Roberson\, Marketing Program Manager at the United Way of King County\, and Afrikaan Sahra\, Seattle University & Alfie Scholars Alumni. The panel will be moderated by Abari Charles\, Manager for Participatory Budgeting Project Seattle and Discovery Center Changemaker advisor. Explore our new gallery focused on the Sustainable Development Goals\, get to know young leader programs and organizations\, and participate in fun networking activities. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/connect-at-the-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, 440 5th Ave North\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20230906T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T212353Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Change: Featuring Josephine Ensign\, author of Skid Road
DESCRIPTION:Take a break\, grab your lunch\, and join us for a free virtual interactive session with Josephine Ensign author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City.” She—and you—will be in conversation with Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, President and CEO of United Way of King County discussing historical roots of poverty and homelessness in Seattle. \nIt’ll take all of us coming together to solve our community’s most critical crisis and challenge. RSVP now to stay informed and affect change at this interactive session. \nUnited Way is committed to making all our events as accessible as possible. When you register\, you’ll have an opportunity to indicate any accommodations you need. Please note that a minimum of two weeks’ notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs. If you have any questions\, please reach out to eventregistration@uwkc.org. \nP.S. If you’d like to read the book before the event\, consider purchasing from Estelita’s Library\, a local Black-owned library and community center. \n  \nConversations for Change: Featuring Author Josephine Ensign\nWednesday\, October 25th\, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm\nVirtual \n  \nFrom the publisher:\nAffluent Seattle has one of the highest numbers of unhoused people in the United States. In 2021 an estimated 40\,800 people experienced homelessness in Seattle and King County during the year\, not counting the significant number of “hidden” homeless people doubled up with friends or living in and out of cheap hotels. In “Skid Road” Josephine Ensign uncovers the stories of overlooked and long-silenced people who have lived on the margins of society throughout Seattle’s history. \nAbout the author: \nJosephine Ensign is professor in the School of Nursing and adjunct professor in the Department of Gender\, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. She is author of “Catching Homelessness: A Nurse’s Story of Falling through the Safety Net and Soul Stories: Voices from the Margins.” \nIf you’d like to read the book before the event\, we suggest purchasing from Estelita’s Library\, a local  Black-owned library and community center. Search for “Josephine Ensign” at this link.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/conversations-for-change-featuring-josephine-ensign-author-of-skid-road/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Conversations for Change,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T193000
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CREATED:20230125T173958Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series with Fred Rivera
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Mariners’ Fred Rivera Joins Us at Steelheads Alley! (Hatback Bar and Grill) \n  \nFred Rivera is up to bat at the next Speaker Series\, an event created for young professionals to access leaders in the community. \n  \nFred is the executive vice president\, corporate secretary and general counsel for the Seattle Mariners. Additionally\, he has been influential in working toward solving Seattle’s homelessness crisis with the inauguration of United Way’s Home Base Program. A program that houses over 7\,000 people a year. \n  \nOn March 2 we are pitching our tent at Steelheads Alley\, a partnership brewpub with the Mariners and Métier Brewing company\, one of Seattle’s only black owned breweries. Fred will share his career journey through the sports industry and tips for keeping your values front and center. \n  \n  \n \n  \nSteelheads Alley is located across the street from T-Mobile Stadium and shares a namesake with Seattle’s first Black Baseball team during the 1946 Jim Crow era\, honoring and paying tribute to the rich and diverse sport’s history of baseball and softball in the Pacific Northwest.  \n  \nThis is a unique location to occupy while highlighting both the sports and legal industries. We’ll learn from each other and lean into bringing our whole self to everything that we do. \n  \nJoin us for an intimate event to chat face-to-face with our speakers\, network with like-minded individuals and enjoy light refreshments. Plus get ready for baseball season by bidding on exciting auction items with all proceeds helping to fight homelessness in Seattle! Items include Ken Griffey Jr bobbleheads\, Seattle Mariners tumbler\, tickets to the Seattle Art Museum and more! 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-with-fred-rivera/
LOCATION:Steelheads Alley\, 1201 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20221004T000438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T203851Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series with Bree Kame'enui
DESCRIPTION:On November 16\, the Speaker Series returns with guest Bree Kame’enui. Bree is passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and currently sits on the board of Chief Seattle Club & United Way of King County. She is recognized as Sr. Corporate Counsel\, the top lawyer\, at Weyerhaeuser. With previous positions that include Judicial Clerk for the Supreme Court of Hawaii\, Bree has a wealth of knowledge to share around her career journey and navigating the legal system as a woman of color. \n  \nThe Speaker Series  is designed for all professionals to access leaders in the community through an intimate conversation to hear directly from the speaker and meet them face-to-face. Past guests include Angela Stowell\, CEO of Farestart\, Dr. Ben Danielson of Seattle Children’s Hospital and Jonathan Sposato\, co-founder of Geekwire. \n  \nWe hope you will come be inspired with Bree Kame’enui on November 16 at United Way of King County. The event starts at 5:30pm for networking and light refreshments with the speaker going on promptly at 6:00 pm. \n  \nReserve your ticket \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-with-bree-kameenui/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20211213T200358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T200452Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with Clint Smith
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/advancing-racial-equity-a-conversation-with-clint-smith/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20210525T222358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T230434Z
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SUMMARY:Black Community Building Collective Panel
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, United Way of King County President & CEO\, this virtual panel will feature Sean Goode (Choose180)\, Regina Elmi (Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond)\, and Marshaun Barber (Reclaiming our Greatness). Learn more about the first year of the Collective\, how we’re centering community and where we’re going next! \nThe Black Community Building Collective started in fall 2020 as a participatory funding approach to invest in Black-led organizations. This funding model cedes decision-making power around funding decisions to the people closest to the need. This group of 15 Black nonprofit leaders—who know their communities best—will determine how this funding is directed in order to support equitable recovery and long-term viability of King County’s Black community \nThis is a fundraising event and standard tickets are $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Black Community Building Collective. If you are unable to provide payment\, please select the ‘no cost ticket’ to join us. \n  \nPlease RSVP by 6/14 \nThe Zoom link for this event will be included on the confirmation page and email and will also be sent out closer to the event from an Eventbrite address\, which sometimes winds up in spam folders. \n  \nUnited Way is committed to making all of our events accessible. We will have live captioning during this event. If you require ASL services please note that when you register and please allow us 2 weeks notice to ensure we can secure an interpreter for the event.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/black-community-building-collective-panel-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders 365 donor perks,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20210216T202745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T004333Z
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SUMMARY:Womxn Breaking Barriers Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration for the event is sold out\, but you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel\n  \nJoin us on March 11 to celebrate International Women’s Day with an exciting\, free virtual panel with local womxn leaders discussing how we can all #ChoosetoChallenge gender bias\, stereotypes and discrimination in our community.  \nPanelists include arts advocate and film-maker\, Tracy Rector\, Female Founders Alliance CEO and Founder\, Leslie Feinzaig\, and women’s equality evangelist\, Blessing Omakwu. The panel will also explore the intersectionality of gender and race—especially how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted marginalized groups. \nWe hope you can join us on March 11! \n  \nRead more about our panelists below: \nBlessing Omakwu (Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of The She Tank) \nBlessing is a Nigerian-American Gender Equality Evangelist and a Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, where she leads the Goalkeepers initiative. Goalkeepers is a catalyst for action on the Sustainable Development Goals—bringing together leaders from around the world to accelerate progress toward ending poverty and fighting inequality.  \nOver the past decade\, Blessing has worked with and advised a variety of international organizations and government agencies\, including the ONE Campaign\, the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives and the United Nations. In 2020\, Blessing served as the co-lead of Room 5 (for SDG 5) of the Rockefeller Foundation and Brooking’s Institutes 17 Rooms initiative. \nBlessing is also the founder of The She Tank\, a modern think tank supporting the realization of equality for women of African descent. Her personal essays explore the intersection of womanhood\, religion and (pop) culture. She ran the “On Being A Woman” blog between 2015-2020. \n  \nLeslie Feinzaig (Female Founders Alliance CEO and Founder) \nLeslie Feinzaig is a Latina entrepreneur and tech executive. In 2017 she launched the Female Founders Alliance\, now a 25k-strong professional community dedicated to forging a future where powerful business leaders are more reflective of the world they serve. FFA creates content\, community and programs to accelerate the success of women and non-binary leaders.  Born and raised in Costa Rica\, Leslie moved to the US to attend Harvard Business School on a full scholarship. She has since been named one of Forbes Most Powerful Women from Central America\, the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 and Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People. Leslie serves on the boards of the Washington Technology Industry Association and the Girl Scouts of Western Washington and is a contributing writer for publications such as Fast Company\, Entrepreneur and Fortune. \n  \nTracy Rector (Managing Director of Storytelling at Nia Tero Foundation) \nTracy Rector has a passion for amplifying and empowering Indigenous voices. She brings two decades of experience as a community organizer\, educator\, filmmaker\, film programmer and arts curator—all infused with her deep roots in plant medicine. For the last 20 years she has directed and produced over 400 films\, including shorts\, features\, music videos and virtual reality projects. Her work has been featured on Independent Lens\, ImagineNative\, Seattle Art Museum\, National Geographic and the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian\, as well as at international film festivals\, including Cannes and Toronto. Tracy served as a Seattle Arts Commissioner for 8 years\, sits on the board of the Mize Foundation\, and is the co-founder of Longhouse Media and the founder of Indigenous Showcase.  \n  \nMika Yamamoto (Executive Vice President and the Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at F5) \nYamamoto joined F5 in 2019 from Marketo\, where she was global president\, and led the company through the go-to-market integration after the acquisition by Adobe. Prior to Marketo\, Mika was SAP’s chief digital marketing officer and CMO for the small-to-mid-size business segment. In addition\, she has held senior leadership roles at Amazon Books\, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Stores\, Gartner Research and Accenture\, establishing a strong track record of enterprise marketing results. \nYamamoto holds a B.A. in Commerce\, Economics and Marketing from Queen’s University in Canada and serves on the board of United Way of King County and the Rainer Valley Food Bank. \nWe’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the title of our event\, Womxn Breaking Barriers.  You’ll note that we’ve spelled Womxn with an X. In choosing this spelling\, we hoped to create the most welcoming space possible. We have received feedback that for some\, our efforts to be inclusive may have instead been exclusionary. We know that language is dynamic and evolving and we will continue to listen and learn as we work to build a better\, more inclusive community. \n  \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, YP Impact and United Way of King County.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/womxn-breaking-barriers-virtual-panel/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20201208T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T182707Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring MLK Jr Day-Virtual Panel on Philanthropy and Advancing Racial Equity
DESCRIPTION:As part of MLK Jr. Day 2021\, United Way of King County is hosting a virtual panel on Thursday\, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. to explore how philanthropy can be a way to move racial equity forward in the community. \n  \nEdgar Villanueva\, author of Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance\, and Gordon McHenry\, Jr.\, President & CEO of United Way of King County\, will lead off the virtual event with an exploration of the intersection of philanthropy and racial justice. \n  \nAdditional panelists from local organizations will come together and share their perspectives and experiences to further the discussion of how philanthropy can be a good tool to advance racial equity in the community.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/honoring-mlk-jr-day-virtual-panel-on-philanthropy-and-advancing-racial-equity/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200901T192858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T033826Z
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SUMMARY:Voting and Advocacy Speaker Series Panel
DESCRIPTION:With the upcoming election fast approaching\, join us on Advocacy Day during our Days of Caring for an event centering why voting is crucial and what’s at stake. \nGet to hear from United Way’s public policy expert(Colleen Laing) and panel of young professionals including Alexander Rushin(YPCommunities)\, Connor Walsh(Emerging Leaders 365) and Rachel Peterson(YPN). Our panelists will talk about the importance of voting and share specific actions attendees can take towards civic engagement and getting out the vote.  \nThis awesome panel will be moderated by former District 4 Seattle City Council Member\, Abel Pacheco and emceed by Nathalie Marte.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/voting-and-advocacy-speaker-series-panel-2/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200715T234812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T182048Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Speaker Series with CEO of FareStart Angela Dunleavy-Stowell
DESCRIPTION:Join FareStart CEO and United Way of King County board member\, Angela Dunleavy-Stowell for our virtual Speaker Series on August 18th. Angela will talk about her career\, philanthropy and how FareStart is addressing COVID-19 and racial equity in recent months. You will have a chance to ask Angela questions after each section of the program. \nPrior to her role at FareStart\, Angela was co-founder and CEO of Ethan Stowell Restaurants\, a Seattle-based hospitality group. In addition to United Way\, Angela is on the Board of Directors the Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council and the Downtown Seattle Association. \nFareStart is a James Beard Award-winning nonprofit organization that empowers adults and young people experiencing poverty and homelessness through job training and employment in the foodservice industry. FareStart teaches life skills and provides hands on training to students through its social enterprise cafes\, restaurants and catering operations and provides over 900\,000 meals to the Greater Seattle community each year \n  \nWe’ll start off the night with some time for you to connect and network with other attendees before the program begins. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/virtual-speaker-series-with-ceo-of-farestart-angela-dunleavy-stowell/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200520T204351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T171755Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Alaska Airlines SVP of Marketing and Guest Experience-Sangita Woerner
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be bringing back our Speaker Series with Sangita Woerner! \nJoin Alaska Airline’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Guest Experience and board member\, Sangita Woerner for our virtual Speaker Series on July 30th. Sangita will talk about her career\, philanthropy and how Alaska Airlines is addressing COVID-19 and racial equity in recent months.For each of these topics there will be a brief Q&A session. \nSangita oversees Marketing & Loyalty including brand strategy\, integrated marketing\, performance media\, sponsorships\, social media\, loyalty acquisition and engagement. The guest experience piece includes oversight of food and beverage\, entertainment and connectivity\, lounges\, call centers\, guest analytics and guest communications. She is working to position Alaska as the go-to airline on the West Coast.  \n Prior to joining Alaska Airlines\, Sangita most recently served as vice president of Global Coffee Brand Management at Starbucks Coffee Company. Before she joined Starbucks\, she spent over 15 years at Unilever in Brand Management working on global brands including Dove and Degree/Rexona \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-alaska-airlines-svp-of-marketing-and-guest-experience-sangita-woerner/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200602T205006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T213916Z
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SUMMARY:Womxn Entrepreneurs & Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive conversation with powerhouse womxn entrepreneurs who are doing incredible work to give back to our community. We’ll be discussing their career journey\, what philanthropy means to them and how COVID-19 has impacted their work.  \nWe’ve been reflecting on the violence\, pain and racism that has been present not only in the last couple weeks\, but historically\, systemically\, and institutionally. Our conversation at this event will evolve based on current issues and the intersectionality of the panelists’ work.  \nSpeakers include Laura Clise (Founder\, Intentionalist)\, Sage Ke’Alohilani Quiamno (Co-founder\, Future for Us) and Nourah Yonous (Founder\, African Women Business Alliance). This panel will be moderated by Rebekah Bastian (Founder\, Own Trail).  \nLeave inspired and ready to take action. Those who sign up to become an Emerging Leaders 365 donor or a Change Maker during this event will receive a free book written by one of these great womxn authors: Mikaela Kiner\, Lisa Fain or Rebekah Bastian.  \nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center and YP Impact.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/womxn-entrepreneurs-community-impact/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200429T014047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T172739Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Speaker Series: Chief Carmen Best
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle Chief of Police and United Way board member\, Carmen Best for our first virtual Speaker Series on May 5th. Chief Best will talk about her career\, philanthropy and how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the work of the Seattle Police Department in recent weeks. \n Chief Best has served with the Seattle Police Department for 28 years. Most recently\, she served as Deputy Chief\, overseeing the Patrol Operations\, Investigations\, and Special Operations Bureaus\, as well as the Community Outreach section.  \nBe sure to reserve your spot today. \nOnce you reserve your spot you will receive the Zoom link and password on Monday(4/4)  or Tuesday(4/5) with the registration link.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/virtual-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20200204T001920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T152427Z
UID:11173-1583343000-1583350200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED:Speaker Series: Womxn Entrepreneurs Who Give Back
DESCRIPTION:As the situation with COVID 19 continues to develop\, out of an abundance of caution and in coordination with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation the decision was made to cancel this Wednesday’s Womxn Entrepreneurs Who Give Back Speaker Series at the Gates Discovery Center. \nWe think it is important to stay flexible and responsive to changes in this dynamic environment and apologize for this inconvenience. \nPlease see the message from the Gates Foundation below.\nThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is closely monitoring the developments with the global spread of COVID-19. As a foundation focused on global health\, we feel a responsibility to take extra precautions to minimize the virus spreading unintentionally to communities and vulnerable populations. So\, out of an abundance of caution\, we are cancelling this event. \nWe sincerely apologize for this inconvenience appreciate your understanding. \nIf you made a $10 donation to United Way during event registration\, we’ll issue you a refund to the same payment method you used for the purchase. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————- \n  \n \nJoin us in celebrating International Women’s Day with a panel of powerhouse womxn who are entrepreneurs and doing incredible work to give back to our community. We’ll be discussing their career journey as entrepreneurs\, what philanthropy means to them and how we can collectively create a gender equal world. \nConfirmed speakers include Laura Clise (Founder\, The Intentionalist)\, Sage Ke’Alohilani Quiamno (Co-founder\, Future for Us)\, Nourah Yonous (Founder\, African Women Business Alliance) and our moderator Rebekah Bastian (Vice President\, Community and Culture at Zillow). \nTickets are $10 donation to support United Way’s programs around empowering local womxn. Emerging Leaders 365 and Change Makers donors get a free pair of tickets. Email us if you’re a donor and haven’t received your free code. \nBrought to you in partnership with Young Professionals of Seattle’s YP Impact and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center. \nLearn more about United Way’s Emerging Leaders 365 program and sign up for the bi-monthly newsletter here. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-womxn-entrepreneurs-who-give-back/
LOCATION:Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center\, 440 5th Ave North\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20191001T225855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T215935Z
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote: A night of conversation and raising awareness around civic engagement
DESCRIPTION:Find out what’s at stake at our local and state elections as we head to the ballot boxes this year. \nJoin us for a special educational night co-hosted by United Way’s Emerging Leaders 365 and the Seattle Chamber’s Young Professionals Network where you’ll  hear directly from passionate local leaders\, learn how to motivate your networks to vote\, and learn how to stay engaged post-election!  \nSome of our civic-minded speakers include: Abel Pacheco-Seattle City Council\, Nick Federici- Government Relations Consultant for United Way of King County\, Mark Baumgarten- Crosscut Editor\, as well as representatives from YPN\, Emerging Leaders 365\, and YPOS. \nGrab a glass of wine and a snack and get a chance to mingle with peers and get inspired by our expert speakers as we deepen our understanding of the most critical issues facing our region and the role o young professionals in civic engagement. 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/get-out-the-vote-a-night-of-conversation-and-raising-awareness-around-civic-engagement/
LOCATION:Seattle Chamber of Commerce(Microsoft Events Center)\, 1301 5th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20190118T211651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T160659Z
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SUMMARY:#BalanceForBetter: Women's Day Panel
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with United Way and The Riveter! Save the date for our third-annual Emerging Leaders’ Women’s Day Panel\, on the theme of #BalanceForBetter. Join other young professionals at The Riveter Cap Hill to celebrate Seattle’s female change-makers in male-dominated industries. \nWe’ll sit down with women kicking butt in their fields to discuss issues facing women in the workplace\, career reflection and community leadership. You’ll hear from Ambika Singh\, one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 under 40” and CEO/founder of Armoire\, Kimberly Harris\, President and CEO of Puget Sound Energy\, and Pallavi Mehta Wahi\, Managing Partner at K&L Gates and one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2018 Women of Influence. Heather Lowenthal\, United Way Campaign Chair and Producer/Director at Parallel Productions\, will join as moderator. \nYou’ll have a chance to network with other young professionals before the panel\, and time for Q+A with the panelists. Light food and drink provided. Don’t miss out–get your tickets today! \nAll ticket and event proceeds help United Way fight poverty for women and families in King County. Speaker Series are always free for Emerging Leader 365 members – learn more about these philanthropists making an impact year-round.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/womensdaypanel/
LOCATION:The Riveter\, 1517 12th Ave Suite 101\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20181207T211031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T160753Z
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SUMMARY:Unjust Housing: Racism in Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:In Seattle\, it’s clear homelessness is an injustice. A history of discriminatory housing practices means a disproportionate number of people of color experience homelessness. We can change that. \nIn this Emerging Leaders panel\, we’ll explore how racism causes housing injustice in King County. You’ll hear from policy experts Linda Taylor\, Housing Director of Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle\, Diane Sugimura\, former Director of the Seattle Department of Planning and Development\, and Colleen Echohawk\, Executive Director of the Chief Seattle Club. Deborah Horne of KIRO 7 will moderate. Join the discussion to address these disparities for a more equitable Seattle. \nLight food and drinks are provided\, plus time for Q&A. Free parking is available. Doors open at 6pm\, with the program beginning at 6:30pm. This event is open to all young professionals with a pay-what-you-can donation. (Speaker Series like this are always free for Emerging Leaders 365 members). \nThanks to our sponsor\, Casey Family Programs\, all proceeds support United Way of King County’s work to reduce inequities and move people into homes. \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/unjust-housing-racism-in-homelessness-panel/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20181030T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Startups Panel at PicMonkey
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful startup? Are you curious about career advice from Seattle’s successful entrepreneurs? Maybe you’d like a sneak peak inside one of Seattle’s hippest offices… For all this and more\, don’t miss our next Emerging Leaders Speaker Series. \nThis panel discussion features Jonathan Sposato\, co-founder of Geekwire.com and PicMonkey\, and Avni Patel Thompson\, CEO and founder of Poppy. Ahmad Corner\, from Seattle Startup Week and president of our partner Young Professionals Of Seattle\, will join as moderator. \nJonathan is a successful serial entrepreneur and investor. He has the distinct honor of being the first person to sell 2 companies to Google. Anvi is dedicated to solving the problems modern families face. She has an MBA from Harvard Business School and has previously worked at P&G\, Starbucks and Julep. \nJoin us for this evening of networking\, discussion\, and Q+A with Seattle’s startup stars. Light bites and drinks provided with mingling at 6\, and the program at 6:30. \nDon’t forget\, if you are an Emerging Leader 365 Member\, you get free access to events like these! Check your email for instructions. \nAll ticket proceeds support United Way of King County. Thanks to our sponsor\, Microsoft\, for helping Emerging Leaders end homelessness.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/seattle-startups-panel-at-picmonkey/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20180315T220640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T161633Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Speaker Series: Brady Walkinshaw
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been paying attention to politics\, media\, or young up-and-coming stars\, you’re no stranger to our next Emerging Leaders Speaker Series presenter\, Brady Walkinshaw. \nBrady is the CEO of the Seattle-based Grist media (Grist.org)\, the leading national environmental media organization. He is also a former State Legislator\, and served two terms representing central Seattle\, championing housing\, mental health\, environmental\, and criminal justice reforms. Before joining the Legislature\, Brady spent five years at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation working on food and agriculture in developing countries. \nIn this upcoming Speaker Series\, Brady will share his career insights\, advice for young professionals\, and his passion for doing good in the community. You’ll learn about his role as a board member of United Way\, and how you can get involved. Drinks and snacks will be provided – seating is limited so RSVP to save your spot!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-brady-walkinshaw/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T212133
CREATED:20180119T002919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T161816Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Women's Day Panel @ The Riveter
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for one of our most popular events\, the Emerging Leaders’ Women’s Day Panel! United Way is teaming up with The Riveter to celebrate Seattle’s female change-makers. \nThe panel will be moderated by Angela Stowell\, CEO and co-founder of Ethan Stowell Restaurants\, United Way board member and Puget Sound Business Journals’ 2017 Woman of Influence. Angela will sit down with a panel of leaders who are kicking butt in fields typically dominated by men – from politics to media to entrepreneurial pursuits\, you’ll hear from Kate Joncas\, former Seattle Deputy Mayor and consultant at PlaceStrategic\, Caryn G. Mathes\, President and General Manager of KUOW\, and Amy Nelson\, Co-founder and CEO of The Riveter. We’ll talk shop on issues facing women in the workplace\, career reflection\, and community leadership. \nThe Riveter\, a women-founded co-working space\, will provide the beautiful event space\, and Madres Kitchen\, a woman owned and operated catering company\, will dish up the amazing snacks. \nYou’ll have a chance to rub shoulders with other young professionals before the panel\, and the opportunity for Q+A with the panelists. Light food and drink will be provided. Don’t miss your chance to network\, celebrate\, and learn from each other – register below to save your spot!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/emerging-leaders-womens-day-panel-riveter/
LOCATION:The Riveter\, 1517 12th Ave Suite 101\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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