30 new speakers you’ll meet in LA
// By Christian Clansky
We’re just a bit more than two months away from Upswell. In November, 1,500 changemakers from across the United States – and you, we hope! – will gather in Los Angeles for three days of ideas and action.
Now that we’re in the post-Labor Day homestretch, we’ll be sharing all kinds of big announcements. First up, we’re excited to introduce you to 30 new speakers! Each one has a unique perspective on doing good – and together, they show just how broad, deep, and inspiring the term “changemaker” is.
Lisa Brown Alexander – Nonprofit HR
Tolu A. Bamishigbin – Advancement Project California
G.T. Bynum – City of Tulsa
Veronica Carrizales – California Calls
Robert Fersh – Convergence Center for Policy Resolution
Allison Grayson – Independent Sector
Romanita Hairston-Overstreet – Murdock Charitable Trust
Heather Hiscox – Moves The Needle
Anna Kawar – Leading Through Growth Connection
Ben Kershaw – Independent Sector
John Kim – Advancement Project California
Stephanie Klasky-Gamer – L.A. Family Housing
Amelia Klawon – Moves The Needle
Marie LeBlanc – Independent Sector
Uvinie Lubecki – Leading Through Connection
Robert Lynch – Americans for the Arts
Jan Masaoka – California Association of Nonprofits
Kady McFadden – Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Stephanie McGencey – Convergence Convergence Center for Policy Resolution
Heather Meade – Washington Council Ernst & Young
Shea Morrissey – Hustle
Emily Peterson-Cassin – Public Citizen
Andrew Plumley – ProInspire
Liz Quick – Mercy For Animals
Dottie Schindlinger – BoardEffect
Mikaela Seligman – AchieveMission
Kerrien Rollins Suarez – Equity in the Center
Beatriz Maria Solís – The California Endowment
Eric Weinheimer – Forefront
John Wood, Jr. – Better Angels