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Strategic Conversations Series:
Addressing Equity in Our Work
Conversation Theme:
In order to advance equity for all Californians, what are the key issues nonprofits and funders face and how are we addressing them?
Moderator:
Vici Nagel, President/CEO of Academy for Grassroots Organizations
Presenters:
Margarita Luna
Program Manager, The California Endowment
Margarita Luna joined The California Endowment in June 2007. As Program Manager for the Eastern Coachella Valley under TCE's 10-year Building Healthy Communities initiative, Luna manages a grant portfolio focused on improving community health through community engagement in policy/advocacy and systems change. Prior to joining The Endowment, Luna served as a Keck-Vivian Weinstein Child Advocacy Fellow and Senior Social Worker for Public Counsel, Pedro Zamora Fellow with AIDS ACTION, and many other positions advancing the health and well-being of the most underserved. Luna earned her B.A., M.P.H. and M.S.W. from UCLA. Luna is also a Certified Professional Coach and lives in San Dimas with her husband and two young sons.
Patricia Watkins
Program Officer, Weingart Foundation
Patricia Watkins joined the Weingart Foundation in 2011 as a Program Associate and is currently a Program Officer. Prior to joining the Foundation, she served as Associate Director of Health Initiatives for the National Council of La Raza. Patricia holds a master's degree in nonprofit management from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and Spanish.
AcademyGO Member Spotlight:
Calling Members: If you would like the opportunity to highlight your organization to the network contact Debbie A. Cannon at dacannon7@gmail.com. to check availability.
Thursday Feb 7, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Networking: 8:30 am until 9 am
Come early and network with other nonprofit leaders.
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