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Watch the live stream of our Safe Neighborhoods session here
March 23, 2023
What: An honest panel discussion about safe neighborhoods.
Why: To identify challenges, resources and opportunities to create positive change.
Who: All who want to learn more and identify potential solutions.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, publisher, TH Media
Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Panel Facilitators:
Amy Gilligan, TH executive editor
Anderson Sainci, City of Dubuque Prosperity & Neighborhood Support
Panelists:
Chief Jeremy Jensen- Dubuque police chief
Temwa Phiri- Community engagement coordinator
Enoc Sanchez- Latinx leader
Lori Ollendick- Advocate for residents with disabilities
Leslie Shalabi- Convivium Urban Farmstead
Watch the live stream of our Arts and Culture session here
February 8, 2023
What: An honest panel discussion about arts and culture, and accessibility and representation in Dubuque and the surrounding communities.
Why: To identify challenges, resources and opportunities to encourage artisitc participation and to engage communities with limited access to the arts.
Who: Those who struggle with access to arts and culture opportunities, arts and culture leaders within the community and those who feel underrepresented in the arts and culture sector.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, publisher, TH Media
Gary Stoppelman, Dubuque Museum of Art
Panel Facilitators:
Megan Gloss, Features Editor, Telegraph Herald (co-moderator)
A. Alanda Gregory, Tri-Phoenix Group/BIPOC Leader & Professional Collective/Arts Midwest (co-moderator)
Panelists:
William Intriligator, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Nick Halder, The Grand Opera House
Gary Stoppelman, Dubuque Museum of Art
Gene Tully, Voices Productions
Hieyler Talley, The Art Factory
Jenni Petersen-Brant, City of Dubuque Arts & Culture
Watch the live stream of our Health and Wellness session here
January 12, 2023
What: An honest panel discussion about current health and wellness affordability and access for all.
Why: To identify challenges, resources and opportunities to create a healthier community for all.
Who: Those who struggle with health access, providers, and anyone who wants to learn more and identify potential solutions.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, publisher, TH Media
Jordan Fullen, Hodge vice president of human resources
Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Panel Facilitators:
Amy Gilligan, TH executive editor
Anderson Sainci, City of Dubuque Prosperity & Neighborhood Support
Panelists:
Dustin Alfred, Crescent Community Health Center community health worker
Cassie Foley, Crescent Community Health Center health and wellness coordinator
Malissa Sprenger, MercyOne vice president of mission integration/regional director of brain health services
Stacey Killian, Visiting Nurse Association director
Mary Rose Corrigan, City of Dubuque public health director
Erick Recinos, UnityPoint Health diversity equity inclusion program manager
Watch the live stream of our Education session here
October 27, 2022
What: An honest panel discussion about all levels of education.
Why: To identify challenges, resources and opportunities to create positive, equitable change for all students.
Who: All who want to learn more and identify potential solutions.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, TH Media
Dr. Herbert Riedel, NICC
Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Panel Facilitators:
Bobbi Earles – Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Dierre Littleton – Dubuque Community School District
Panelists:
Mark Burns – Dubuque Community School District
Shaquila Johnson – Resurrection Catholic School
Wendy Mihm-Herold – NICC
Lisa TeBockhorst – Dubuque Community School District
Katlynne Wolf – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque
Watch the live stream of our Workforce session here
September 28, 2022
What: An honest panel discussion about diverse workforce obstacles.
Why: To identify challenges, resources and opportunities to create positive change.
Who: All who want to learn more and identify potential solutions.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, publisher, TH Media
Rick Dicksinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Panel Facilitators:
Amy Gilligan, TH executive editor
Anderson Sainci, City of Dubuque Prosperity & Neighborhood Support
Panelists:
Mark Dickson, John Deere Dubuque Works general manager
Chad Behnke, Behnke Enterprises
Gisella Aitken-Shadle, City of Dubuque chief of equity and human rights
Dierre Littleton, Dubuque Community School District director of equity
Adrianna Johnson, NICC
Watch the Housing session here
August 31, 2022
What: A panel discussion and honest conversation about housing challenges.
Why: To exchange ideas and provide resources to help individuals and communities create change.
Who: All who want to have their voice heard and listen to the conversation.
Speakers:
Bob Woodward, TH Media publisher
Jeff Disterhoft, GreenState Credit Union CEO
Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Panel Facilitators:
Amy Gilligan, TH executive editor
Anderson Sainci, City of Dubuque Prosperity & Neighborhood Support
Panelists:
Alexis Steger, City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development
Robin McEnany, GreenState Credit Union
Margie White, Dubuque landlord
Tara Welty, Catholic Charities
Irene Rolwes, American Realty
Lloyd Singletary, developer, Virtual Velocity
Yindra Dixon, Dubuque Housing Commission
The Equity Profile is a guide for the community to understand its strengths and opportunities to improve access to critical resources so all people can thrive.
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