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.

Time
Presentation #1
Presentation #2
Presentation #3
Presentation #4

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

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

Lens of Equity 2023 Summit

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.

Lens of Equity 2021 Mini-Series

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.