Thank you for a Better + Bolder experience.
On May 4, 2023, the most cutting-edge and committed leaders in ESG, social impact, philanthropy and other select fields gathered at the NationSwell Summit to foster invaluable cross-sector connections, to hear about the most exciting and promising ideas and initiatives, to reflect and revitalize, and to glean actionable insights, practices and collaboration opportunities to propel their leadership forward. It was our honor to act as conduit for this day of impact.
See you in 2024!
See you in 2024!
The Summit Stage 2023
Our Summit Stage brought together leaders who have expanded the horizons of social, economic, and environmental progress.
Fireside Chats
NationSwell Fireside Chats provided intimate, dedicated space for deep exploration and spirited discussion with leaders who defined Better + Bolder through the social, economic, and environmental progress they have advanced.
Featured participants:
Ruha Benjamin, Princeton University, Author
Graham Macmillan, Visa Foundation
Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani
Featured participants:
Ruha Benjamin, Princeton University, Author
Graham Macmillan, Visa Foundation
Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani
Practitioners’ Panels
One complex issue, three Better + Bolder approaches. Each Practitioners’ Panel focused on one of the most urgent issues shaping the landscape of progress, showcasing pragmatic innovators who deploy a unique strategy, tactic, or approach for solving it.
Featured participants:
Michael Tubbs, Special Adviser to Gov. Newsom
Pete Stavros, KKR
Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM
Terri Ludwig, Ballmer Group
Michael Kobori, Starbucks
Sheila Peluso, Cerberus Capital Management
Donnel Baird, BlocPower
Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Einhorn Collaborative
Scott Keoni Shigeoka, Author, Greater Good Science Center
Naomi Morenzoni, Salesforce
Featured participants:
Michael Tubbs, Special Adviser to Gov. Newsom
Pete Stavros, KKR
Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM
Terri Ludwig, Ballmer Group
Michael Kobori, Starbucks
Sheila Peluso, Cerberus Capital Management
Donnel Baird, BlocPower
Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Einhorn Collaborative
Scott Keoni Shigeoka, Author, Greater Good Science Center
Naomi Morenzoni, Salesforce
Impact Spotlights
Rooted in the pragmatism of the present but guided by the horizon of what’s possible, Impact Spotlights are designed to showcase Better + Bolder visions for paradigm-changing progress from this community of practice. Throughout the day, attendees heard quick addresses from our nation’s most inspiring changemakers about the work they’re leading, the impact they’re achieving and their bold visions for the future.
Featured participants:
Darrick Hamilton, The New School
T. Morgan Dixon, GirlTrek
Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Emes Project LLC
Sid Espinosa, GitHub
Thea Gay, NationSwell Fellow
Featured participants:
Darrick Hamilton, The New School
T. Morgan Dixon, GirlTrek
Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Emes Project LLC
Sid Espinosa, GitHub
Thea Gay, NationSwell Fellow
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