Nonprofit Leaders to Share Strategies for Educational Justice at Luncheon

The Convening Seattle Community Luncheon gathers the Seattle community to raise funds and increase awareness of critical educational issues facing Seattle students, families and educators. 

This year’s key conversation is with local nonprofit and community leaders to reflect on successes, strategies and opportunities for advancing educational justice for students. 

The public is invited to attend the event, Sept 10, 11a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Amazon meeting center, and should register ahead of time to reserve a seat. Registration will close Friday, Aug. 30. 

The program will include opening remarks from Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones, Ph.D., followed by a panel of nonprofit community leaders. 

• Michael Brown, chief architect, Civic Commons (Seattle Foundation) 
• Shelby Cooley, Ph.D., data and evaluation lead, King County Department of Community and Human Services 
• Liz Huizar, executive director, Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) 

New this year, the event will feature a town hall format to engage with panelists and interactive opportunities for community connection, impact mapping and storytelling before and after the panel. The event centers around four themes: collective impact, racial equity, strategic alignment and educational justice. 

All are welcome to join in person for lunch and conversation in support of the alliance’s work on behalf of Seattle Public Schools.Tickets may be purchased ahead of the event.