Events

Threats to Local Journalism: the dysfunctional, news business model collides with an ever increasing need for access to objectively true information. The fate of civil discourse -- indeed, democracy -- lies in the balance. A conversation with journalists Joni Balter and Mark Wright.  

Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will make the case for why the stakes are high, and why that’s a good thing; how thinking big, re-embracing regionalism, and being civically relentless will set the Puget Sound region up for success in 2024 and beyond.

Contact Mary Johnstone to learn more and how to get involved. 

Office of the Secretary of the State: Serving Communities Statewide

Hobbs will speak about how the Office of the Secretary of State serves communities statewide through various divisions, specifically making an impact through voter education and outreach and combating election misinformation.

Contact Mary Johnstone to learn more and how to get involved. 

Cascade PBS is the premiere regional public media organization offering the best of public broadcasting, local original productions, public interest journalism and community events. Our mission is to inform and inspire the community to make the world a better place. Join us to learn about the latest from PBS; the local programs we produce, such as Mossback’s Northwest, Nick on the Rocks and Out & Back; and the latest in our coverage of local politics and investigative journalism.

Contact Mary Johnstone to learn more and how to get involved. 

Contact Mary Johnstone to learn more and how to get involved. 

Leo Flor is the Chief Legacy Officer for SeattleFWC26, the non-profit local organizing committee planning for Seattle's six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.  Leo leads SeattleFWC26's work to use this moment of global focus to make lasting local progress on community priorities.

Contact Mary Johnstone to learn more and how to get involved. 

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A world-renowned scientist and recipient of the National Medal of Science in 2011, Dr. Leroy Hood co-founded the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in 2000, served as its first President from 2000-2017 and is a Professor and Chief Strategy Officer. In 2016, ISB affiliated with Providence where Dr. Hood now serves as Emeritus Science Advisor.

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Benjamin Danielson is a pediatrician and clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Throughout his time as a pediatrician, Danielson has facilitated the creation and development of diversity programs and contributed actively to governmental policy as a member of several health boards. Danielson was the medical director of the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic from 1999 to 2020, where he then resigned and spoke out about prevalent institutional racism and a resistance to change from hospital leaders. In September 2021, it was announced that Danielson would be directing a new program, Allies in Healthier Systems for Health & Abundance in Youth (AHSHAY) to help address and prevent youth incarceration.