Attendance for the Lens of Equity Summit is open to the public. Tickets are required to attend.
Join us for the second Lens of Equity Summit, presented by the Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force, powered by WorkForce Central! Our 2025 summit will focus on racial justice and equity, bringing together leaders, community members, and advocates to engage in critical conversations and actionable strategies for advancing equity across Pierce County.
With engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and community panels, attendees will explore the intersections of race, policy, and systemic change and discover ways to collectively serve strategically undervalued communities and dismantle barriers to justice in our region. The summit will also feature opportunities for collaboration, networking, and empowerment, fostering an environment where diverse voices and experiences are amplified and valued.
Whether you’re a community advocate, policymaker, educator, or resident, this summit is an opportunity to deepen your understanding, build meaningful connections, and join forces to create a more just and equitable future for all.
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Schedule
All presentations are 60 minutes long. At the summit, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Morning Keynote
Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D.
10:35 – 11:35 AM
Creating Spaces of Belonging: DEAI in Organizational Cultures
Jahmad Canley
Equity in Action: Case Studies of Successful Community Initiatives
Adriane Wilson and Quad C
Breaking Barriers: Transforming State and Local Policies to Build an Equitable Future for All
Korbett Mosesly
Healing the Divide: Bridging Healthcare Disparities
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Panel: Where Are We Now?
Norinda Rosario-Yancey
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Vision Step Team Performance
1:35 – 2:35 PM
Empowering the Future: The Power of One “I Believe in You”
John Gaines
Technology for Inclusion: Bridging Digital Divides
Christian Reed
Fostering Mental Health and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities
Empowerment through Self-Sufficiency: Pathways Out of Poverty
Norman Brickhouse
2:55 – 3:55 PM
DEAI Under Attack: Where Does Your Allyship Stand Now?
Zenovia Harris
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Educational Inequities
Elvin Bucu
Justice for All: Reforming Systems for Equity
Kendra Jones
Economic Justice: Fair Access to Financial Services and Markets
Katie Hodge
4:00 – 4:20 PM
Spoken Word
Christian Paige
4:20 – 4:50 PM
Audience Q&A and Discussion
Hosted by Alecia Cunningham
4:50 – 5:00 PM
Closing
About Our Speakers
Jahmad Canley
President & Chief Executive Officer, Potential Unleashed Consulting
Creating Spaces of Belonging: DEAI in Organizational Cultures
Christian Paige
Emmy-nominated Poet
Spoken Word
Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D.
Co-Founder, Cultures Connecting
Keynote Speaker
Adriane Wilson
Equity in Action: Case Studies of Successful Community Initiatives
Quad C
Equity in Action: Case Studies of Successful Community Initiatives
Korbett Mosesly
Managing Director of Workforce Development, Washington State Department of Commerce
Breaking Barriers: Transforming State and Local Policies to Build an Equitable Future for All
John Gaines
Investing in the Future: Youth Development and Mentorship
Christian Reed
Talent Pipeline Manager, WorkForce Central
Technology for Inclusion: Bridging Digital Divides
Katie Hodge
Financial Services Professional, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
Economic Justice: Fair Access to Financial Services and Markets
Norman Brickhouse
Community Navigator Program Manager, City of Fife
Empowerment through Self-Sufficiency: Pathways Out of Poverty
Elvin Bucu
Sr. Director of Development, Foundation for Tacoma Students
Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Educational Inequities
Kendra Jones
Founder/CEO, KJ Jones Consulting
Justice for All: Reforming Systems for Equity
Vision Step Team
Vision Step Team Performance
Alecia Cunningham
Host: Audience Q&A and Discussion
Norinda Rosario-Yancey
Panel: Where Are We Now?
Zenovia Harris
DEAI Under Attack: Where Does Your Allyship Stand Now?
Past Events
2023 Summit
The first annual Lens of Equity Summit provided actionable tools and strategies for building effective DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) frameworks across various sectors. Through keynote speakers, workshops, and educational resources, attendees learned specific steps to implement equity initiatives and drive meaningful change in Pierce County.
2021 Mini-Series Presentations
This mini-series focused on the four components of an equitable organization: People, Policy, Practice, and Promotion. 30-minute presentations took place during the monthly meetings of the Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force, starting in February 2021.