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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T190000
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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: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T193000
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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:20260121T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T133000
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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:Save the Date: Conversations for Change: From Crisis to Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Conversations for Change\nFrom Crisis to Community: Uniting to Address Hunger in Washington \nHunger in Washington is rising\, and so are we. Join United Way of King County for an online panel featuring experts\, innovators\, activists\, and community leaders who will discuss the current state of hunger\, what’s ahead in 2026\, and how our community is coming together across sectors to meet the challenge. You’ll leave with practical ways to make a tangible impact. \n More information to follow. 
URL:https://www.uwkc.org/event/hungerfreewashington/
LOCATION:Zoom virtual event
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Volunteer
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