365 Leadership Summit
7:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Registration & Exhibitors
Madison Concourse Hotel, 2nd Floor
Registration, Exhibitors & Break Service
Exhibitors - University Room
Continental Breakfast sponsored by Park Bank
8:15 AM - 8:40 AM: Welcome & Vibes
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
DJ M. White starting at 7:30 AM
Music and Introduction for Welcome Session
Brandon Williams
Host
Henry Sanders
Founder & CEO - Madison 365 & 365 Nation
Martinez White
DJ
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions
All Youth Conversation: Empowering the Next Generation
Room: Madison/Wisconsin, 2nd Floor
Join Ajamou Butler in an inspiring dialogue that focuses on youth empowerment, motivation, and growth. Learn how young individuals can lead change and make an impact in their communities.
Ajamou Butler
Presenter
Leadership Without Limits: Empowering Emerging Leaders of Color
Room: Senate, 2nd Floor
Discover strategies for nurturing leadership among professionals of color and breaking through systemic barriers to reach influential positions.
Savion Castro
Moderator
Dr. Rainey Briggs
Panelist
Dr. Ida Balderrama-
Trudell
Trudell
Panelist
Dena Vang
Panelist
Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Tools for Economic Independence
Room: Capitol B, 2nd Floor
This panel will empower professionals of color by providing essential tools to manage personal finances effectively, understand credit systems, and avoid common financial pitfalls. Gain insights from experts to build financial stability and achieve economic independence.
Jeff Mack
Moderator
Jason Fields
Panelist
Flory Jerez-Villasenor
Panelist
Afra Smith
Panelist
Ander Victorine
Panelist
Jose Villa
Panelist
Advancing Inclusion: Exploring Cutting-Edge Practices and Policies
Room: ASSEMBLY, 1st Floor
This panel will explore the latest innovative and effective practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion across industries.
Rolando De León
Moderator
Stephanie Comer
Panelist
Charm Der
Panelist
Dr. Louis Macias
Panelist
Dr. Michael Morgan
Panelist
Christopher Peguero
Panelist
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Concurrent Sessions
Voices of Tomorrow: The Power of Representation
Room: Madison/WI, 2nd Floor
Hear from students about the significance of representation in shaping inclusive communities. Panelists will discuss their experiences in leadership roles and the importance of seeing themselves reflected in their schools and broader society.
Elijah Holmes
Moderator
Anthony Diaz
Panelist
Stephany Gutierrez-Centeno
Panelist
Fatima Kinteh
Panelist
Tsinat Mamo
Panelist
Maria (Bee) Mora-Rivas
Panelist
Youth Mental Health: Early Intervention and Support
Room: CAPITOL A, 2nd Floor
This panel will address the importance of identifying and supporting mental health issues in young people of color.
Omar Waheed
Moderator
Tracy Anderson
Panelist
Nancy Gomez
Panelist
Alebra Metoxen
Panelist
Marquis Sanders
Panelist
Tara Wilhelmi
Panelist
Nourishing Roots: Celebrating and Sustaining Food Cultures in Communities of Color
Room: CAPITOL B, 2nd Floor
Discover strategies for celebrating and sustaining food cultures in communities of color.
Alex Hanesakda
Moderator
Sujhey Beisser
Panelist
James Bloodsaw
Panelist
Alex Booker
Panelist
Elena Terry
Panelist
Room: SENATE, 2nd Floor
Examine how younger members of BIPOC communities view and shape their cultural identities differently from older generations.
David Aguayo
Moderator
Kayla Conklin
Panelist
Daisee Francour
Panelist
Dr. Laura E. Laitinen-Warren
Panelist
Mathias Lemos Castillo
Panelist
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Building Support Networks for Business Owners of Color
Room: ASSEMBLY, 2nd Floor
This discussion will focus on creating and leveraging entrepreneurial ecosystems to support minority business owners.
Juan Corpus
Moderator
Denisse Pachuca
Panelist
Saran Ouk
Panelist
Alex Ysquierdo
Panelist
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions
Building Inclusive Communities: Creating Belonging in Our Schools & Communities
Room: Madison/WI, 2nd Floor
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Hear how students are creating inclusive environments and fostering a sense of belonging within their schools and communities.
Renae Sigall
Moderator
Anthony Diaz
Panelist
Fatima Kinteh
Panelist
Tsinat Mamo
Panelist
Lilliana Paiz
Panelist
Maria (Bee) Mora-Rivas
Panelist
Adriana Villagomez
Panelist
Public Safety - Community as the Answer
Room: CAPITOL A, 2nd Floor
This panel discussion will be centered on alternative solutions with community focus that address the root causes of violence, poverty, and other public safety concerns.
Renee Moe
Moderator
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
Panelist
Capt. Jamar Gary
Panelist
Richard Jones, Jr.
Panelist
Dana Pellebon
Panelist
Prioritizing Mental Health: Strategies for Wellbeing in Diverse Professional Contexts
Room: CAPITOL B, 2nd Floor
This conversation will address the often-overlooked aspect of mental health for professionals of color.
LaVar Charleston, PhD
Moderator
Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen
Panelist
Dr. Damira Grady
Panelist
Myra McNair
Panelist
Hon. Rev. Everett Mitchell
Panelist
Skill Gaps and Opportunities: Aligning Education with Market Needs
Room: SENATE, 1st Floor
This panel discussion will be centered on the alignment (or misalignment) of educational outputs with market needs, and how better synchronization can lead to more robust community development.
Dr. Ramón Ortiz
Moderator
Dr. Tremayne Clardy
Panelist
Dr. Joe Gothard
Panelist
Joshua Johnson
Panelist
Dr. Nydia Martinez
Panelist
Cultural Change Agents: Shaping Inclusive Corporate Cultures
Room: ASSEMBLY, 1st Floor
This panel will focus on professionals who have successfully influenced and transformed corporate cultures to be more inclusive.
Timber Smith
Moderator
Chief Shon Barnes
Panelist
David Crowley
Panelist
LaShawn Douglas
Panelist
Shaunna Newton
Panelist
Angela Russell
Panelist
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch & Vibes
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions
UW Credit Union Presents: Financial Education for HS Students
Room: CAPITOL A, 2nd Floor
Understand budgeting basics in this interactive workshop!
Anthony Dretzka
Co-Moderator
LaDaisha Washington
Co-Moderator
Advocacy and Action: Non-Profits Leading Social Change
Room: SENATE, 1st Floor
Explore how non-profits can be catalysts for social change, discussing successful advocacy campaigns, partnerships with other sectors, and methods for mobilizing community support.
Mai Xiong
Moderator
Cristina Carvajal
Panelist
Uchenna Jones
Panelist
Guy Anahkwet Reiter
Panelist
Marjorie Rucker
Panelist
Community Health Initiatives: Grassroots Solutions to Health Inequities
Room: ASSEMBLY, 1st Floor
This panel will highlight successful community-led health initiatives that have made significant impacts in communities of color. This panel will explore how these models can be replicated and scaled to benefit more communities.
Mandela Barnes
Moderator
Rob Brox
Panelist
Gabe Doyle
Panelist
Tamara Thompson
Panelist
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Concurrent Sessions
Inclusive Policy Making: Creating Accessible Communities
Room: MADISON/WI, 2nd Floor
This discussion will focus on policy development that prioritizes accessibility, ensuring that all community members can benefit from public initiatives.
Joe Maldonado
Moderator
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff
Panelist
Maurice Horton
Panelist
Shakita LaGrant-McClain
Panelist
Bridging the Wealth Gap: Investment Strategies for Diverse Communities
Room: SENATE, 1st Floor
Learn about investment opportunities and strategies that can help close the wealth gap. Financial experts will discuss approaches to investing in stocks, real estate, and other assets, focusing on risk management and long-term growth.
Ritika Singh
Moderator
Dr. Preston Cherry
Panelist
Edgar Hernandez
Panelist
Flory Jerez-Villasenor
Panelist
Building Inclusive Classrooms: Effective Strategies in K-12 Education
Room: CAPITOL B, 2nd Floor
This panel aims to discuss and disseminate effective practices and strategies for integrating belonging into K-12 classrooms, focusing on creating welcoming and equitable educational environments for both students and teachers.
Maia Pearson
Moderator
Taheréh DeLeón
Panelist
Michael Hernandez
Panelist
Latoya Holiday
Panelist
Dom Ricks
Panelist
Preserving Heritage: The Role of Art in Keeping Cultures Alive
Room: ASSEMBLY, 1st Floor
This panel will discuss the vital role of art in preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of various communities. Panelists will share examples of how traditional and contemporary art forms have been used to keep cultural narratives vibrant and relevant.
Opal Tomashevska
Moderator
Miriam Brabham
Panelist
Annie Weatherby-Flowers
Panelist
Laura McMillian
Panelist
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions
Scaling Impact: Technology as a Catalyst for Community Growth
Room: CAPITOL A, 2nd Floor
In this panel discussion, we will delve into how technology can help scale the impact of community initiatives, supporting sustainable development and expanded reach of services.
Eli Rivera
Moderator
Lamarr Banks
Panelist
Dr. Christina Outlay
Panelist
Dr. Sabrina Robins
Panelist
The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Cultural Identity
Room: SENATE, 1st Floor
Delve into how religion and spirituality shape cultural identities and community bonds in Black, Indigenous, Asian-American, and Latine communities. The panel will explore the role of spiritual practices in personal and community well-being.
Reverend David Hart
Moderator
Terra Allen
Panelist
Percy Brown, Jr.
Panelist
Rebecca Cooks
Panelist
Erika Rosales
Panelist
Innovative Non-Profit Models: Beyond Traditional Framework
Room: CAPITOL B, 2nd Floor
This panel showcases innovative non-profit models and approaches that break from traditional methods, including social enterprise models, collective impact initiatives, and digital-first strategies.
Rashad Cobb
Moderator
Brandi Grayson
Panelist
Corey Marionneaux
Panelist
Sehade Sejdini
Panelist
Gery Paredes Vásquez
Panelist
Pioneering Futures: Empowering Communities of Color in Emerging Industries
Room: ASSEMBLY, 1st Floor
This panel examines the roles and impacts of entrepreneurs from communities of color in emerging industries, identifying challenges, opportunities, and strategies for fostering inclusivity and innovation.
Marjorie Rucker
Moderator
Rafeeq Asad
Panelist
Kyree Brooks
Panelist
Elmer Moore, Jr.
Panelist
Mario Garcia Sierra
Panelist
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Pre-Awards Reception
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
DJ M. White
Cash Bar Available
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM: 365 Community Choice Awards, sponsored by UW Credit Union