Morning Keynote Session: Philanthropy's Response to Urban Challenges
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CT
Speaker(s): Mary Culler, President, Ford Philanthropy, Wendy Lewis Jackson, Managing Director, Detroit Program, The Kresge Foundation, Ryan Priester, Senior Program Officer, Chicago Commitment, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Allison McElroy, Senior Director, Foundation Relations, University of Michigan
Key Session
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion featuring visionary leaders who leverage the power of philanthropy to foster social, cultural, and economic change in urban communities. Our distinguished panelists represent professional and corporate foundations in Detroit and Chicago that have been at the forefront of investing in underserved communities. The discussion will dive into the role of philanthropy in addressing urban challenges such as education, housing, and economic mobility. Panelists will share strategies, insights, and examples of innovative solutions their organizations have both led and supported in their collective efforts to increase equity and opportunity in our urban communities.