2026 Colorado Health Symposium
2026 Colorado Health Symposium
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  • Tuesday 28
  • Wednesday 29
  • Thursday 30
  • Friday 31
 
July 28
Framing the Moment & Weaving the Field
 
The Symposium opens by grounding participants in the realities and possibilities of this moment. A dynamic mainstage experience featuring short presentations, performance, and cross-generational dialogue sets a shared foundation for the days ahead by exploring identity, belonging, coalition-building, and the forces shaping our communities. Throughout the day, participants move into capacity-building workshops focused on coalition strength, narrative strategy, and collaboration, alongside opportunities for connection, reflection, and informal gathering. The evening offers space to continue building relationships, with optional shared experiences that extend learning beyond the formal program.
Intergenerational Wisdom & Collective Practice
 
The second day centers on learning through practice and exchange. A powerful morning plenary invites participants into reflection, dialogue, and shared problem-solving grounded in the long arc of justice work, collective responsibility, and cross-generational perspective. Morning Poster Sessions create space for peer learning and storytelling, followed by workshops that deepen skills through applied tools and real-world scenarios. Throughout the afternoon, participants can engage in wellness activities, informal meetups, and connection spaces designed to restore energy and strengthen relationships. The day concludes with an evening gathering that balances joy, celebration, and connection, offering both lively and quieter spaces for participants to engage in ways that feel meaningful.
Carrying the Work Forward
 
The final day focuses on how we collectively forge ahead. Workshops and conversations offer ways to help translate ideas into action, strengthen collaboration, refine narrative approaches, and identify next steps grounded in real-world conditions. The Symposium closes with reflections from The Colorado Health Foundation’s CEO and a forward-looking plenary that invites participants into reflection and conversation about how meaningful connection, intentional gathering, and shared purpose help sustain communities and movements over time. Participants depart with a shared commitment to continue the work and relationships built over the three days.
Enmarcando el momento y tejiendo el campo
 
El simposio comienza situando a los participantes en las realidades y posibilidades de este momento. Una experiencia dinámica en el escenario principal, con presentaciones breves, actuaciones y diálogo intergeneracional, establece una base común para los días siguientes al explorar la identidad, la pertenencia, la formación de coaliciones y las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestras comunidades. A lo largo del día, los participantes pasan a talleres de desarrollo de capacidades enfocados en la fortaleza de las coaliciones, la estrategia narrativa y la colaboración, junto con oportunidades para la conexión, la reflexión y el encuentro informal. La noche ofrece un espacio para seguir construyendo relaciones, con experiencias compartidas opcionales que extienden el aprendizaje más allá del programa formal.
Sabiduría intergeneracional y práctica colectiva
 
El segundo día se centra en el aprendizaje a través de la práctica y el intercambio. Una impactante sesión plenaria matutina invita a los participantes a la reflexión, el diálogo y la resolución compartida de problemas, basada en la larga trayectoria del trabajo por la justicia, la responsabilidad colectiva y la perspectiva intergeneracional. Las sesiones de pósteres de la mañana crean un espacio para el aprendizaje entre pares y la narración de historias, seguidas de talleres que profundizan las habilidades a través de herramientas aplicadas y escenarios del mundo real. A lo largo de la tarde, los asistentes pueden participar en actividades de bienestar, encuentros informales y espacios de conexión diseñados para recargar energías y fortalecer las relaciones. El día concluye con una reunión nocturna que equilibra la alegría, la celebración y la conexión, ofreciendo tanto espacios animados como más tranquilos para que los participantes interactúen de formas que les resulten significativas.
Llevando el trabajo hacia adelante
 
El último día se centra en cómo avanzamos colectivamente. Los talleres y las conversaciones ofrecen formas de ayudar a traducir las ideas en acciones, fortalecer la colaboración, refinar los enfoques narrativos e identificar los próximos pasos basados en las condiciones del mundo real. El simposio se cierra con reflexiones del director ejecutivo de The Colorado Health Foundation y una sesión plenaria con visión hacia el futuro que invita a los participantes a la reflexión y la conversación sobre cómo la conexión significativa, las reuniones intencionales y el propósito compartido ayudan a sostener las comunidades y los movimientos a lo largo del tiempo. Los participantes se despiden con el compromiso compartido de continuar el trabajo y las relaciones construidas durante los tres días.
July 28 4:00 P.M.
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 28 5:00 P.M.
Crestone Terrace
Fellowship Reception
Elliot Goldbaum
July 29
Framing the Moment & Weaving the Field
 
The Symposium opens by grounding participants in the realities and possibilities of this moment. A dynamic mainstage experience featuring short presentations, performance, and cross-generational dialogue sets a shared foundation for the days ahead by exploring identity, belonging, coalition-building, and the forces shaping our communities. Throughout the day, participants move into capacity-building workshops focused on coalition strength, narrative strategy, and collaboration, alongside opportunities for connection, reflection, and informal gathering. The evening offers space to continue building relationships, with optional shared experiences that extend learning beyond the formal program.
Intergenerational Wisdom & Collective Practice
 
The second day centers on learning through practice and exchange. A powerful morning plenary invites participants into reflection, dialogue, and shared problem-solving grounded in the long arc of justice work, collective responsibility, and cross-generational perspective. Morning Poster Sessions create space for peer learning and storytelling, followed by workshops that deepen skills through applied tools and real-world scenarios. Throughout the afternoon, participants can engage in wellness activities, informal meetups, and connection spaces designed to restore energy and strengthen relationships. The day concludes with an evening gathering that balances joy, celebration, and connection, offering both lively and quieter spaces for participants to engage in ways that feel meaningful.
Carrying the Work Forward
 
The final day focuses on how we collectively forge ahead. Workshops and conversations offer ways to help translate ideas into action, strengthen collaboration, refine narrative approaches, and identify next steps grounded in real-world conditions. The Symposium closes with reflections from The Colorado Health Foundation’s CEO and a forward-looking plenary that invites participants into reflection and conversation about how meaningful connection, intentional gathering, and shared purpose help sustain communities and movements over time. Participants depart with a shared commitment to continue the work and relationships built over the three days.
Enmarcando el momento y tejiendo el campo
 
El simposio comienza situando a los participantes en las realidades y posibilidades de este momento. Una experiencia dinámica en el escenario principal, con presentaciones breves, actuaciones y diálogo intergeneracional, establece una base común para los días siguientes al explorar la identidad, la pertenencia, la formación de coaliciones y las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestras comunidades. A lo largo del día, los participantes pasan a talleres de desarrollo de capacidades enfocados en la fortaleza de las coaliciones, la estrategia narrativa y la colaboración, junto con oportunidades para la conexión, la reflexión y el encuentro informal. La noche ofrece un espacio para seguir construyendo relaciones, con experiencias compartidas opcionales que extienden el aprendizaje más allá del programa formal.
Sabiduría intergeneracional y práctica colectiva
 
El segundo día se centra en el aprendizaje a través de la práctica y el intercambio. Una impactante sesión plenaria matutina invita a los participantes a la reflexión, el diálogo y la resolución compartida de problemas, basada en la larga trayectoria del trabajo por la justicia, la responsabilidad colectiva y la perspectiva intergeneracional. Las sesiones de pósteres de la mañana crean un espacio para el aprendizaje entre pares y la narración de historias, seguidas de talleres que profundizan las habilidades a través de herramientas aplicadas y escenarios del mundo real. A lo largo de la tarde, los asistentes pueden participar en actividades de bienestar, encuentros informales y espacios de conexión diseñados para recargar energías y fortalecer las relaciones. El día concluye con una reunión nocturna que equilibra la alegría, la celebración y la conexión, ofreciendo tanto espacios animados como más tranquilos para que los participantes interactúen de formas que les resulten significativas.
Llevando el trabajo hacia adelante
 
El último día se centra en cómo avanzamos colectivamente. Los talleres y las conversaciones ofrecen formas de ayudar a traducir las ideas en acciones, fortalecer la colaboración, refinar los enfoques narrativos e identificar los próximos pasos basados en las condiciones del mundo real. El simposio se cierra con reflexiones del director ejecutivo de The Colorado Health Foundation y una sesión plenaria con visión hacia el futuro que invita a los participantes a la reflexión y la conversación sobre cómo la conexión significativa, las reuniones intencionales y el propósito compartido ayudan a sostener las comunidades y los movimientos a lo largo del tiempo. Los participantes se despiden con el compromiso compartido de continuar el trabajo y las relaciones construidas durante los tres días.
July 29 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 29 9:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Opening Plenary
Community Language Cooperative
Karen McNeil-Miller
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
Yarkenda Payne-Diallo
Chloe Duplessis
Nayeli Bañuelos
Flor Canales Morones
Ashley Cornelius
Spirit of Grace
July 29 10:30 A.M.
Break
July 29 11:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Building Power Across Movements, Coalitions, and Generations
Emmanuel Haro Gutierrez
Loretta J. Ross
Chase Strangio
nan seymour
Nicholas Felder
Spirit of Grace
July 29 12:30 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1
Native & Indigenous Networking Luncheon
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch
July 29 1:45 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 29 3:15 P.M.
Break
July 29 3:45 P.M.
Castle Peak 3-4
Gentle Yoga Asana and Mindful Movement
Wellness Activity
Lakeisha Ashley
Crestone Peak 1-2
AcuWellness and Ear Seeding - Resetting Our Nervous System
Wellness Activity
Crystal Muñoz
July 29 4:45 P.M.
Break
July 29 6:00 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Dinner
July 29 7:00 P.M.
Shavano Peak
Heightened Scrutiny (2025)
Film Screening
Red Cloud Peak
Our Time (2026)
Film Screening
Ashley Cornelius
July 30
Framing the Moment & Weaving the Field
 
The Symposium opens by grounding participants in the realities and possibilities of this moment. A dynamic mainstage experience featuring short presentations, performance, and cross-generational dialogue sets a shared foundation for the days ahead by exploring identity, belonging, coalition-building, and the forces shaping our communities. Throughout the day, participants move into capacity-building workshops focused on coalition strength, narrative strategy, and collaboration, alongside opportunities for connection, reflection, and informal gathering. The evening offers space to continue building relationships, with optional shared experiences that extend learning beyond the formal program.
Intergenerational Wisdom & Collective Practice
 
The second day centers on learning through practice and exchange. A powerful morning plenary invites participants into reflection, dialogue, and shared problem-solving grounded in the long arc of justice work, collective responsibility, and cross-generational perspective. Morning Poster Sessions create space for peer learning and storytelling, followed by workshops that deepen skills through applied tools and real-world scenarios. Throughout the afternoon, participants can engage in wellness activities, informal meetups, and connection spaces designed to restore energy and strengthen relationships. The day concludes with an evening gathering that balances joy, celebration, and connection, offering both lively and quieter spaces for participants to engage in ways that feel meaningful.
Carrying the Work Forward
 
The final day focuses on how we collectively forge ahead. Workshops and conversations offer ways to help translate ideas into action, strengthen collaboration, refine narrative approaches, and identify next steps grounded in real-world conditions. The Symposium closes with reflections from The Colorado Health Foundation’s CEO and a forward-looking plenary that invites participants into reflection and conversation about how meaningful connection, intentional gathering, and shared purpose help sustain communities and movements over time. Participants depart with a shared commitment to continue the work and relationships built over the three days.
Enmarcando el momento y tejiendo el campo
 
El simposio comienza situando a los participantes en las realidades y posibilidades de este momento. Una experiencia dinámica en el escenario principal, con presentaciones breves, actuaciones y diálogo intergeneracional, establece una base común para los días siguientes al explorar la identidad, la pertenencia, la formación de coaliciones y las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestras comunidades. A lo largo del día, los participantes pasan a talleres de desarrollo de capacidades enfocados en la fortaleza de las coaliciones, la estrategia narrativa y la colaboración, junto con oportunidades para la conexión, la reflexión y el encuentro informal. La noche ofrece un espacio para seguir construyendo relaciones, con experiencias compartidas opcionales que extienden el aprendizaje más allá del programa formal.
Sabiduría intergeneracional y práctica colectiva
 
El segundo día se centra en el aprendizaje a través de la práctica y el intercambio. Una impactante sesión plenaria matutina invita a los participantes a la reflexión, el diálogo y la resolución compartida de problemas, basada en la larga trayectoria del trabajo por la justicia, la responsabilidad colectiva y la perspectiva intergeneracional. Las sesiones de pósteres de la mañana crean un espacio para el aprendizaje entre pares y la narración de historias, seguidas de talleres que profundizan las habilidades a través de herramientas aplicadas y escenarios del mundo real. A lo largo de la tarde, los asistentes pueden participar en actividades de bienestar, encuentros informales y espacios de conexión diseñados para recargar energías y fortalecer las relaciones. El día concluye con una reunión nocturna que equilibra la alegría, la celebración y la conexión, ofreciendo tanto espacios animados como más tranquilos para que los participantes interactúen de formas que les resulten significativas.
Llevando el trabajo hacia adelante
 
El último día se centra en cómo avanzamos colectivamente. Los talleres y las conversaciones ofrecen formas de ayudar a traducir las ideas en acciones, fortalecer la colaboración, refinar los enfoques narrativos e identificar los próximos pasos basados en las condiciones del mundo real. El simposio se cierra con reflexiones del director ejecutivo de The Colorado Health Foundation y una sesión plenaria con visión hacia el futuro que invita a los participantes a la reflexión y la conversación sobre cómo la conexión significativa, las reuniones intencionales y el propósito compartido ayudan a sostener las comunidades y los movimientos a lo largo del tiempo. Los participantes se despiden con el compromiso compartido de continuar el trabajo y las relaciones construidas durante los tres días.
July 30 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 30 9:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Opening Plenary
Erin Brown
Dr. Terri Richardson
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
The Rev. Dr. William Joseph Barber II
Karen McNeil-Miller
July 30 10:15 A.M.
Break
July 30 10:30 A.M.
Shavano Foyer
Poster Sessions
July 30 11:15 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Second Plenary
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
Brothers of Brass
Valerie Martinez
Javier Quinones
Binisha Shrestha
Spirit of Grace
July 30 12:30 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch
Crestone Peak 1-2
Ear Seeding Drop In
Crystal Muñoz
July 30 1:45 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 30 3:15 P.M.
Break
July 30 3:45 P.M.
Castle Peak 3-4
Chair Yoga and Meditation
Wellness Activity
Lakeisha Ashley
Crestone Peak 1-2
Returning to the Breath: Indigenous Sound Bath & Susto Healing Circle
Wellness Activity
Olga Gonzalez
July 30 4:45 P.M.
Break
July 30 6:00 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Dinner
Learning & Evaluation Community Dinner
July 30 7:30 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1
Create + Connect Lounge: Zine Making
Evening Activity
Denver Zine Library
Michelle McCown
Columbine Ballroom
Dance Party
Evening Activity
Cynthia Mardrones
July 31
Framing the Moment & Weaving the Field
 
The Symposium opens by grounding participants in the realities and possibilities of this moment. A dynamic mainstage experience featuring short presentations, performance, and cross-generational dialogue sets a shared foundation for the days ahead by exploring identity, belonging, coalition-building, and the forces shaping our communities. Throughout the day, participants move into capacity-building workshops focused on coalition strength, narrative strategy, and collaboration, alongside opportunities for connection, reflection, and informal gathering. The evening offers space to continue building relationships, with optional shared experiences that extend learning beyond the formal program.
Intergenerational Wisdom & Collective Practice
 
The second day centers on learning through practice and exchange. A powerful morning plenary invites participants into reflection, dialogue, and shared problem-solving grounded in the long arc of justice work, collective responsibility, and cross-generational perspective. Morning Poster Sessions create space for peer learning and storytelling, followed by workshops that deepen skills through applied tools and real-world scenarios. Throughout the afternoon, participants can engage in wellness activities, informal meetups, and connection spaces designed to restore energy and strengthen relationships. The day concludes with an evening gathering that balances joy, celebration, and connection, offering both lively and quieter spaces for participants to engage in ways that feel meaningful.
Carrying the Work Forward
 
The final day focuses on how we collectively forge ahead. Workshops and conversations offer ways to help translate ideas into action, strengthen collaboration, refine narrative approaches, and identify next steps grounded in real-world conditions. The Symposium closes with reflections from The Colorado Health Foundation’s CEO and a forward-looking plenary that invites participants into reflection and conversation about how meaningful connection, intentional gathering, and shared purpose help sustain communities and movements over time. Participants depart with a shared commitment to continue the work and relationships built over the three days.
Enmarcando el momento y tejiendo el campo
 
El simposio comienza situando a los participantes en las realidades y posibilidades de este momento. Una experiencia dinámica en el escenario principal, con presentaciones breves, actuaciones y diálogo intergeneracional, establece una base común para los días siguientes al explorar la identidad, la pertenencia, la formación de coaliciones y las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestras comunidades. A lo largo del día, los participantes pasan a talleres de desarrollo de capacidades enfocados en la fortaleza de las coaliciones, la estrategia narrativa y la colaboración, junto con oportunidades para la conexión, la reflexión y el encuentro informal. La noche ofrece un espacio para seguir construyendo relaciones, con experiencias compartidas opcionales que extienden el aprendizaje más allá del programa formal.
Sabiduría intergeneracional y práctica colectiva
 
El segundo día se centra en el aprendizaje a través de la práctica y el intercambio. Una impactante sesión plenaria matutina invita a los participantes a la reflexión, el diálogo y la resolución compartida de problemas, basada en la larga trayectoria del trabajo por la justicia, la responsabilidad colectiva y la perspectiva intergeneracional. Las sesiones de pósteres de la mañana crean un espacio para el aprendizaje entre pares y la narración de historias, seguidas de talleres que profundizan las habilidades a través de herramientas aplicadas y escenarios del mundo real. A lo largo de la tarde, los asistentes pueden participar en actividades de bienestar, encuentros informales y espacios de conexión diseñados para recargar energías y fortalecer las relaciones. El día concluye con una reunión nocturna que equilibra la alegría, la celebración y la conexión, ofreciendo tanto espacios animados como más tranquilos para que los participantes interactúen de formas que les resulten significativas.
Llevando el trabajo hacia adelante
 
El último día se centra en cómo avanzamos colectivamente. Los talleres y las conversaciones ofrecen formas de ayudar a traducir las ideas en acciones, fortalecer la colaboración, refinar los enfoques narrativos e identificar los próximos pasos basados en las condiciones del mundo real. El simposio se cierra con reflexiones del director ejecutivo de The Colorado Health Foundation y una sesión plenaria con visión hacia el futuro que invita a los participantes a la reflexión y la conversación sobre cómo la conexión significativa, las reuniones intencionales y el propósito compartido ayudan a sostener las comunidades y los movimientos a lo largo del tiempo. Los participantes se despiden con el compromiso compartido de continuar el trabajo y las relaciones construidas durante los tres días.
July 31 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 31 9:00 A.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 31 10:30 A.M.
Break
July 31 11:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
The Art of Gathering Live Experience
Priya Parker
Karen McNeil-Miller
Jamie Laurie
Stephen Brackett
July 31 12:30 P.M.
Quandary Peak Foyer
Book Signing with Priya Parker
Priya Parker
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch
July 28 4:00 P.M.
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 28 5:00 P.M.
Crestone Terrace
Fellowship Reception
Elliot Goldbaum
July 29 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 29 9:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Opening Plenary
Community Language Cooperative
Karen McNeil-Miller
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
Yarkenda Payne-Diallo
Chloe Duplessis
Nayeli Bañuelos
Flor Canales Morones
Ashley Cornelius
Spirit of Grace
July 29 10:30 A.M.
Break
July 29 11:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Building Power Across Movements, Coalitions, and Generations
Emmanuel Haro Gutierrez
Loretta J. Ross
Chase Strangio
nan seymour
Nicholas Felder
Spirit of Grace
July 29 12:30 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1
Native & Indigenous Networking Luncheon
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch
July 29 1:45 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 29 3:15 P.M.
Break
July 29 3:45 P.M.
Castle Peak 3-4
Gentle Yoga Asana and Mindful Movement
Wellness Activity
Lakeisha Ashley
Crestone Peak 1-2
AcuWellness and Ear Seeding - Resetting Our Nervous System
Wellness Activity
Crystal Muñoz
July 29 4:45 P.M.
Break
July 29 6:00 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Dinner
July 29 7:00 P.M.
Shavano Peak
Heightened Scrutiny (2025)
Film Screening
Red Cloud Peak
Our Time (2026)
Film Screening
Ashley Cornelius
July 30 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 30 9:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Opening Plenary
Erin Brown
Dr. Terri Richardson
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
The Rev. Dr. William Joseph Barber II
Karen McNeil-Miller
July 30 10:15 A.M.
Break
July 30 10:30 A.M.
Shavano Foyer
Poster Sessions
July 30 11:15 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
Second Plenary
Stephen Brackett
Jamie Laurie
Brothers of Brass
Valerie Martinez
Javier Quinones
Binisha Shrestha
Spirit of Grace
July 30 12:30 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch
Crestone Peak 1-2
Ear Seeding Drop In
Crystal Muñoz
July 30 1:45 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 30 3:15 P.M.
Break
July 30 3:45 P.M.
Castle Peak 3-4
Chair Yoga and Meditation
Wellness Activity
Lakeisha Ashley
Crestone Peak 1-2
Returning to the Breath: Indigenous Sound Bath & Susto Healing Circle
Wellness Activity
Olga Gonzalez
July 30 4:45 P.M.
Break
July 30 6:00 P.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Dinner
Learning & Evaluation Community Dinner
July 30 7:30 P.M.
Torreys Peak 1
Create + Connect Lounge: Zine Making
Evening Activity
Denver Zine Library
Michelle McCown
Columbine Ballroom
Dance Party
Evening Activity
Cynthia Mardrones
July 31 8:00 A.M.
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Breakfast
Grays Peak Foyer
Registration & Hospitality Open
July 31 9:00 A.M.
Torreys Peak 1-2
Building Durable Movements: Shifting Definitions of Winning and Diversifying Strategy
Capacity-Building Workshop
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Logan Casey
Naomi Goldberg
Torreys Peak 3-4
Using Digital Tools to Strengthen Casemaking
Capacity-Building Workshop
TheCaseMade Inc.
Samara Crawford Herrera
Mariel Ferreiro
Shavano Peak
Narrative Power in Practice: Turning Communications into Real-World Change
Capacity-Building Workshop
SE2
Elizabet Garcia
Susan Morrisey
Red Cloud Peak
Heartwired Persuasive Messaging: This is Your (Audience's) Brain on Emotionally Complex Issues in Polarized Times
Capacity-Building Workshop
Wonder for Good
Ian Grady
Julia Liao
Naser Javaid
Amy Simon
Crestone Peak 1-2
Building Authentic Youth Engagement
Capacity-Building Workshop
Young Aspiring Americans for Social & Political Activism (YAASPA)
Dr. Janiece Mackey
Aaralyn Allin-Zayas
Edna Gebremedhin
Dr. Eric Ishiwata
Imani Mackey
Yakelin Jorge Ramos
Melannie Tavano
Crestone Peak 3-4
The Role of Community Leadership and Accountability in Coalition Effectiveness
Capacity-Building Workshop
Colorado Homes for All Coalition
Grassroots Solutions
Phoebe Bui
Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo
Carmen Medrano
July 31 10:30 A.M.
Break
July 31 11:00 A.M.
Columbine Ballroom
The Art of Gathering Live Experience
Priya Parker
Karen McNeil-Miller
Jamie Laurie
Stephen Brackett
July 31 12:30 P.M.
Quandary Peak Foyer
Book Signing with Priya Parker
Priya Parker
Shavano & Longs Peak Foyer
Lunch

*Agenda subject to change

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