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Balancing Speed, Equity, and Impact During a Crisis

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A special conversation with the authors of a new Urban Institute report offering an in-depth look at our region’s philanthropic response to the COVID-19 crisis. This discussion highlighted the challenges of developing and executing a coordinated emergency response strategy, while balancing speed, equity, and impact during a crisis. The event included a panel of cross-sector leaders who shared insights about responding to COVID-19, centering racial equity, and ensuring a more equitable future for our region. 

Speakers included:

  • Shena Ashley, Vice President, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute 

  • Benjamin Soskis, Research Associate, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute

  • Lindsey Buss, Senior External Affairs Officer, Community Connections, The World Bank Group

  • Diana Leon-Brown, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Office of the Prince George's County Executive

  • Samantha Davis, Founder & Executive Director, Black Swan Academy

Earlier Event: October 15
Food Security and Equity During COVID-19
Later Event: October 29
Ensuring Equity for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs