Economic Summit Events Schedule

Greenlining Economic Summit Schedule

Friday, April 20, 2012 Center at Cathedral Plaza 555 West Temple Street Downtown Los Angeles  "By the People for the People: Communities Creating Change"

Summit Agenda

Thursday, April 19, 2012

8:00-2:30: Housing Symposium: Reviving Homeownership: Restoring Access to the American Dream for Communities of Color

5:30-7:30: Alumni Reception

Friday, April 20, 2012

8:00-9:00: Continental Breakfast

9:00–9:05 Welcoming Remarks - Orson Aguilar, Executive Director

9:10-10:30 Breaking the Mold: Pioneering Leadership for a New Era

In today’s divisive political climate, many Americans – especially youth – have lost faith in our leaders’ ability to steer the nation toward prosperity. But leadership isn’t something to be elected to, or nominated for. Leadership can – and must – come from everywhere, and it is incumbent on all of us to cultivate and celebrate its many forms. This panel will talk about the explosion of new forms of leadership, from revolutionizing an entire industry to something as simple as expressing a different point of view. It will discuss why every organization should include people who challenge the status quo, and what wins can come from breaking the mold.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Susan Gonzales, Director of External Affairs, Facebook
  
• Olis Simmons, CEO, Youth Uprising
• Allen Fernandez Smith, President & CEO, Urban Habitat
• Jay Costa, Program Manager, MapLight
• Pia Infante, Director of Organizational Partnerships, Rockwood Institute
• Arturo Carmona, Executive Director, Presente.org

Moderated by: Michelle Romero, Our Democracy Program Manager, The Greenlining Institute

10:40-12:00 Job Creation: New Models and Old Myths

Job creation is at the forefront of our national discourse, but few large-scale solutions have emerged to date. Some theorists believe the only way to decrease unemployment in the long term is through active government job creation. Others counter that the private sector and the free market is the silver bullet. Who’s right?

This panel will discuss innovative job creation models from the public, private and nonprofit sectors that are putting people to work today.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Assemblyman Steve Bradford, Chair, CA Assembly Utilities & Commerce Committee
• Zixta Q. Martinez, Assistant Director for Community Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Stacie Olivares-Castain, Managing Director, California Organized Investment Network
  
• Mina Pacheco Nazemi, Director, Credit Suisse
• Jodi Pincus, Executive Director, Rising Sun Energy Center
• Jason Trimiew, Managing Director, The Robert Enterprise Development Fund
• Michael Bush, Founder & President, 8 Factors

Moderated by: Vien Truong, Green Assets Director, The Greenlining Institute

9:10-12:00 Youth Symposium: How YOU Can Be An Agent of Change

2011 was characterized by grassroots leadership. Across the globe, from the Arab Spring to Occupy, we saw groundswells of young leaders standing up and making change for the better. Running concurrently with the morning panels, this symposium will provide participating students with a crash course in how to take action on the issues they care about most. This minds-on, hands-on program will explore subjects like online vs. in-person organizing, how to build a network of strategic partnerships, and how to brand your campaign for success.

Moderated by: Claudia Paredes, Interim Academy Director, The Greenlining Institute

12:15-2:00 Lunch Program

Confirmed Speakers:

• Raj V. Date, Deputy Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Michael R. Peevey, President, California Public Utilities Commission
• Tim Simon, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
• Robert Ross, President & CEO, The California Endowment
• George Joseph, Founder & Chairman, Mercury Insurance
  

2:00-3:30 Agents of Change: Leadership in Action

Modeled after the popular TED Talks, this segment will feature a series of dynamic leaders each telling their stories of leadership for positive change. Whether from the public, private, or community sector, these influential individuals will highlight not only their critical work to further the people’s interests, but also their own stories of overcoming challenges along the way. Some may be familiar faces, some may not, but all are deeply inspiring. We are honored to provide them a platform in which to engage all of us in their groundbreaking work.

Featured Presenters:

• Jakada Imani, Executive Director, Ella Baker Center
• Danny Vasquez, Social Enterprise Venture Partner, Legacy Equity Advisors
• Mary Olivella, Chief Strategy Officer, MomsRising
• Ian Kim, Director of Campaigns, Rebuild the Dream

Moderated by: Samuel S. Kang, General Counsel, the Greenlining Institute

3:30-4:30 Tea and Chocolates Social Break

3:30-4:30 Alumni Meeting (Rooms 4 & 5)

4:30-5:30 Networking Reception

5:30-7:30 Awards Dinner

Confirmed Speakers:

• Mike Florio, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
• Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell, Chair, California Assembly Budget Sub-Committee on Health & Human Services

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Dr. Lula B. Ballton, Chief Executive Officer Emeritus West Angeles CDC

 

Big Heart Award:

Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner, California Department of Insurance

 

Big Brain Award:

Cathy Sandoval, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

 

Big Foot Award:

John Chiang, California State Controller

Torchbearer Award:

Joe Araya Tayag, Senior Analyst - International Health, Abt Associates

For additional information, please send questions to summit@greenlining.org.