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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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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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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:20260522T220554
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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
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CREATED:20211213T200358Z
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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:20260522T220554
CREATED:20210525T222358Z
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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/
LOCATION:WA
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:20260522T220554
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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210121T193000
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T180000
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20200602T205006Z
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
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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:20260522T220554
CREATED:20200204T001920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T152427Z
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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:20260522T220554
CREATED:20191001T225855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T215935Z
UID:10660-1572372000-1572379200@www.uwkc.org
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:20260522T220554
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:20260522T220554
CREATED:20181207T211031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T160753Z
UID:8632-1548352800-1548358200@www.uwkc.org
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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20181030T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T160937Z
UID:8471-1543946400-1543951800@www.uwkc.org
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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
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:20260522T220554
CREATED:20180119T002919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T161816Z
UID:7442-1520361000-1520366400@www.uwkc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20171205T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T161935Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Speaker Series\, K+L Gates
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Emerging Leaders for a sneak peak inside one of the city’s oldest and largest law offices\, K+L Gates. Established in 1883\, the Seattle office of K&L Gates excels in topics like intellectual property and electronic discovery. \nAt this speaker series\, you’ll hear career insights from community leaders like Theodore Angelis and Shannan L. Frisbie. Both are partners at K&L Gates and United Way advocates. \nBoth Angelis and Frisbie have received numerous awards and honors. Angelis is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and as a Washington Super Lawyer\, and was recently recognized by the King County Bar Association as Mentor of the Year. Frisbie ranked among the top 10 licensing lawyers and internet lawyers by Washington CEO magazine\, and was selected as a Washington Rising Star nine consecutive times. \nYou’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions and meet new friends! Donations are gladly accepted\, and snacks and drinks will be provided. Register below to save your spot!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/emerging-leader-speaker-series-kl-gates/
LOCATION:K+L Gates Offices\, 925 4th Ave\, Suite 2900\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Networking,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171017T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20170929T154804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T154804Z
UID:6937-1508240700-1508245200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Microsoft CFO Amy Hood
DESCRIPTION:She’s the first female CFO at one of the largest software companies in the world. She’s on both Fortune and Forbes magazines’ lists of the most powerful women in the world. And she’s the speaker at our next United Way Emerging Leaders event. \nMeet Amy Hood\, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft\, at this exclusive Speaker Series event where she’ll talk about her career journey and strong belief in community involvement. You’ll also have an opportunity to hear about about United Way of King County’s work in the community and how you can get involved. \nAs chief financial officer\, Amy Hood is responsible for leading Microsoft’s worldwide finance organization\, including acquisitions\, treasury activities\, tax planning\, accounting and reporting\, and internal audit and investor relations. \nPrior to this role\, Hood was chief financial officer of Microsoft’s Business Division\, responsible for the company’s productivity applications and services including Microsoft Office 365\, Office\, SharePoint\, Exchange\, Dynamics ERP and Dynamics CRM.  During her time in the Business Division\, Hood helped lead the transition to the company’s Office 365 service\, and she was deeply involved in the strategy development and overall execution of the company’s successful acquisitions of Skype and Yammer. \nLimited spots available. RSVP today.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/lunch-learn-microsoft-cfo-amy-hood/
LOCATION:Microsoft Building 92 – Room: Stinger\, 15010 NE 36th St\, \, Redmond\, \, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20170831T203419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T203419Z
UID:6836-1506448800-1506454200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Executive Chef Ethan Stowell
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve dined at some of Seattle’s most delicious restaurants\, you’re no stranger to our next Speaker Series presenter – Ethan Stowell. \nEthan is the executive chef and owner of Ethan Stowell Restaurants. His highly acclaimed restaurants include Tavolàta\, How to Cook a Wolf\, Anchovies & Olives\, Staple & Fancy\, Ballard Pizza Company\, Rione Xlll\, Bar Cotto\, Mkt.\, Red Cow\, Frēlard Pizza Company\, Bramling Cross\, Marine Hardware\, Derby\, and Goldfinch Tavern. \nStowell was named one of the Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2008 and chosen as a Best New Chef All-Stars in 2013. \nIn this upcoming Speaker Series\, Ethan will share his career insights\, his love of fantastic food\, and his deep commitment to doing good in the community. You’ll learn more about his successful partnership with United Way of King County and how you can get involved! \nSpace is limited so reserve your spot and RSVP today!
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-ethan-stowell/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20170606T215947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T215947Z
UID:6444-1498662000-1498669200@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Failing Fast and Taking Risks
DESCRIPTION:Failing fast is a commonly heard mantra in the startup and entrepreneurship communities. But how many of us are really willing to take risks in our professional and personal lives? \nJoin us for our next Speaker Series event to hear from local business leaders about the risks they have taken and failures they have had to face\, on the path to success. You’ll meet with Angela Stowell\, CEO and partner at Ethan Stowell Restaurants\, Asha Sharma\, COO of Porch\, and Ben Friedman\, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches for an exciting panel discussion\, moderated by Beto Guajardo\, Senior Vice President\, Global Strategy\, Starbucks. \nReserve your spot now for this exclusive event. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/failing-fast-taking-risks/
LOCATION:Starbucks Corporate Headquarters\, 2401 Utah Ave S\,\,  Seattle\, 98134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20170222T013529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T013529Z
UID:5910-1488909600-1488915000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Women in Leadership panel featuring executives from Amazon\, Expedia and Costco
DESCRIPTION:This event is at capacity and registration is closed. \nWomen are 50% of the US population and hold around half of all professional-level jobs . Yet\, the gender gap is significant when you look at the female representation in leadership positions and corporate boards. \nJoin us for our next Speaker Series\, on the eve of International Women’s Day\, featuring a panel of women leaders from Amazon\, Expedia and Costco for what’s sure to be a lively conversation about women in leadership. You’ll get a chance to hear from top female executives from Seattle-based companies about their career journeys\, advice for upcoming professionals and the role that community involvement and philanthropy plays in their lives. \nSpeakers include Robin Mendelson\, Director of Amazon’s Physical Media businesses; Ginnie Roeglin\, senior vice president at Costco and founder of Journeys\, Costco’s professional women’s group; and Katherine Cheng\, Expedia’s head of corporate citizenship and community relations. The panel will be facilitated by United Way’s Director of Financial Stability\, Lauren McGowan. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/women-leadership-panel/
LOCATION:Coterie Worklounge\, 1414 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20170117T235325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T235325Z
UID:5689-1487181600-1487187000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Leading the way for race and social justice with Seattle Chief of Police\, Kathleen O'Toole
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Speaker Series event features Seattle’s Chief of Police and United Way of King County board member\, Kathleen O’Toole. Join us for an intimate conversation about Chief O’Toole’s career journey\, leadership philosophies and work around the Seattle Police Department’s race and social justice initiative. \nChief O’Toole is a career police officer and lawyer who has earned an international reputation for her leadership and reform strategies. She is Seattle’s first female Chief of Police serving since June 2014. She has held several other high-profile positions throughout her career – often being the first woman appointed to the role – including Boston Police Commissioner\, Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and Superintendent (Chief) of the Metropolitan District Commission Police and Lieutenant Colonel overseeing Special Operations in the Massachusetts State Police. In 2012\, she completed a six-year term as Chief Inspector of the Gardia Síochána Inspectorate\, an oversight body responsible for bringing reform\, best practice and accountability to the 17\,000 member Irish national police service. \nSpace is limited for this exclusive Emerging Leaders event\, so be sure to RSVP today. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/race-and-social-justice/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20161019T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T180522Z
UID:5256-1479837600-1479844800@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Featuring Tableau Software's Neal Myrick: Using data to solve the world’s problems
DESCRIPTION:This event is at capacity. Please sign up for one of our other opportunities. \n\n  \nThe Tableau Foundation believes in using data to make a difference in the world. Backed by employees and partners of Tableau Software\, the Foundation’s grants have spawned collaborations between employees\, customers\, and partners as well as universities and other private and public institutions. \nJoin us at Tableau for our next Speaker Series event with Neal Myrick and see first-hand how facts and analytical reasoning can drive the kind of innovation needed to move from alleviating the symptoms of the world’s problems to actually solving them. \nNeal is Director Social Impact at Tableau\, where he leads the company’s efforts in employee service and giving\, community impact\, and grant making. Within his role\, he manages the development of Tableau Foundation. Neal is an active angel investor with Element 8\, and has been a member of Social Venture Partners Seattle for more than 10 years. He has served on nonprofit boards\, provides pro bono strategic consulting to nonprofits\, and currently focuses his volunteer time on ethical data\, diversity and social equity issues. \nSpace is limited so be sure to reserve your spot asap! \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/speaker-series-featuring-tableaus-neal-myrick/
LOCATION:Tableau Software\, 837 N. 34th Street\, Suite 200\, Seattle\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20160822T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T182259Z
UID:4826-1476208800-1476216000@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Sarah Bird of Moz on changing the culture of tech companies
DESCRIPTION:Join a select group of Emerging Leaders for an exclusive look inside Moz’s ultracreative Seattle space and a conversation with CEO Sarah Bird. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided\, as well as the chance to network with like-minded attendees and Moz employees. What should you bring? A friend who’s interested and a question or two! \nSarah’s done a little bit of everything\, from studying philosophy and Chinese law to working as an associate attorney to serving as the eighth employee of a little start-up called Moz. She brings that wide-focus lens to both business and philanthropy\, putting an emphasis on fostering a company culture where employees are inspired – and given the resources and leadership they need – to succeed. \nSpace is limited for this insider event\, so make sure you reserve your spot today! \nSarah Bird serves as the CEO of Moz\, the world leader in search\, social\, and content marketing software. Prior to Moz\, Sarah practiced law and travelled the world. Sarah regularly speaks about inbound marketing\, business models\, entrepreneurship\, women in tech\, and fostering an inspiring company culture. She also serves on the boards of the Washington Technology Industry Association and Sitrion\, a private company. \n 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/sarah-bird-moz-changing-culture-tech-companies/
LOCATION:Moz\, 1100 Second Ave Suite 500\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20160826T163311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T163311Z
UID:4832-1475085600-1475092800@www.uwkc.org
SUMMARY:Zillow's Rebekah Bastian addresses housing issues through a corporate philanthropy lens
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Public Library is one of the few places in Seattle that hasn’t been impacted by the ever-rising cost of rent\, recreation\, or just living in general – it’s a welcoming space where anyone\, regardless of income\, employment\, or housing situation\, can gather. What better place to address the challenges our community faces around those exact issues? \nThis fall\, the Library is hosting Streetwise Revisited: A 30-year Journey\, an exhibit featuring the photography of Mary Ellen Mark and a series of events that focus on our city’s youth and family homelessness crisis. We are delighted to partner with The Seattle Public Library Foundation on a Speaker Series around this issue. \nBring a friend or colleague and join us downtown to hear from Rebekah Bastian\, Zillow’s VP of Product\, on how her company works to alleviate issues of rising housing costs and homelessness. Rebekah launched Zillow’s Community Pillar program\, which helps connect low income renters with affordable housing and also serves on several local boards and nonprofits\, including United Way’s ‘Out of the Rain’ Impact Council. She will talk about the development of the Community Pillar program and opportunities that tech companies have to make a social impact. \nSpace is limited for this event! Sign up here today. \nRebekah Bastian is Vice President of Product at Zillow\, driving the strategy and execution of product teams focusing on advertising\, financial systems\, and connecting real estate buyers with agents. Rebekah was one of Zillow’s first employees\, coming over from Microsoft in 2005\, and has led the development of several areas of the site since its launch. Rebekah earned her Masters of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. She is also mother to two boys\, and an aerial acrobat.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/rebekah-bastian-housing-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Seattle Public Library\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T220554
CREATED:20160428T202202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T202202Z
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SUMMARY:Kathy Surace-Smith on juggling philanthropy and work in a fast-paced corporate environment
DESCRIPTION:Join a select group of Emerging Leaders for Speaker Series with Kathy Surace-Smith\, whose work combines two of Seattle’s hottest industries: tech & medicine. We’ll provide light appetizers\, drinks\, and a chance to network with your peers and Kathy – all you need to bring is you! \nKathy\, one of the few women in a top legal leadership position at a major tech firm\, will share her best tips on making time for it all: from day-to-day as NanoString’s Vice President and General Counsel to serving on non-profit and other boards across King County. Find out what it takes to play a major philanthropic role in your community – like serving as United Way of King County’s Chair of the Board in 2017-18 – while staying at the top of a highly competitive field. \nEmail Cassandra to reserve your spot. Space is limited to the first 50 people! \nKathy Surace-Smith is the Vice President and General Counsel of NanoString Technologies Inc.\, Seattle\, WA\, a provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics. She has served on the Board of Trustees of United Way of King County since 2011 and will be Chair of the Board in 2017-18. She also serves on the boards of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center\, the YWCA of King and Snohomish Counties and The Tateuchi Center\, a proposed performing arts center in Bellevue.  She served as co-chair with her husband of the 2010-11 fundraising campaign for the United Way and as co-chair of the 2012 King County Parks Levy Task Force .  She is a graduate of Columbia University School of Law and Princeton University.  She and her husband Brad Smith have two young adult children.
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/kathy-surace-smith-speaker-series/
LOCATION:United Way King County Building\, 720 Second Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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