Thank you to everyone who attended
From Poverty to Possibilities, November 14, 2023
From Poverty to Possibilities is Pierce County’s signature community summit that takes on barriers to economic equity. This year's event was held in the Pavilion at the Hotel Murano. Last year we had over 250 community leaders and community members attend.
Our 7th Annual Summit on Poverty, "From Poverty to Possibilities," held on November 14, 2023, was a transformative event focused on breaking down barriers to economic equity. This signature community summit, held at the Pavilion at the Hotel Murano, brought together community leaders and members to engage in open dialogue and address systemic issues perpetuating poverty.
This year's summit continued its commitment to dismantling exclusionary systems, fostering relationships, and evolving narratives that are more receptive to change. The event explored the community's role in disrupting the status quo, embracing discomfort, and building a more just and equitable society.
Keynote speaker Edgar Villanueva, an award-winning author, activist, and expert on race, wealth, philanthropy, and ESG investing, delivered a powerful address. As the Founder and Principal of Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital, Villanueva shared insights on advancing racial equity within organizations and through investment strategies.
We've posted videos from the event below so you can immerse yourself in the enriching content from "From Poverty to Possibilities" 2023. Thank you to everyone who attended, and let's continue our collective journey towards a more resilient and equitable community
From Poverty to Possibilities 2023 Summary Video
2023 - P2P Recap Video
Representative Marilyn Strickland
Pitch to Ditch Compilation - Video
1st Place - Leaders in Women's Health (LIWH) Breast Health Navigator
2nd Place - The Blessing Movement
3rd Place - 72nd and D Mural and Greenspace
Post Event Survey
Edgar Villanueva Keynote address
Panelists
- Drayton Jackson, Executive Director, Foundation of Homeless and Poverty Management
- Steven Cole-Schwartz, Vice President of Grantmaking, Inatai Foundation
- Katie Condit, CEO, WorkForce Central
- Dr. Ali Modarres, Dean, School of Urban Studies, Assistant Chancellor for Community Partnerships at University of Washington Tacoma
- Cassandra Mitchell, Senior Vice President Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and Engagement
Panel Discussion
From Poverty to Possibilities Synopsis
Thank you to this year’s sponsors,
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