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Taryn Palumbo
May 16, 2023
In this episode we connect with Taryn Palumbo, Executive Director of Orange County Grantmakers. Taryn is our partner in producing this series, curating the list of incredible guests, and leading the charge to share these conversations about equity in practice. Taryn shares the story of OC Grantmakers from a small group of funders wanting to coordinate their efforts to help enact change throughout their community to now over 50 funders and grantmakers throughout Orange County.
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Keith Swayne and Anne Swayne-Keir
May 9, 2023
In this episode we connect with Keith Swayne and Anne Swayne-Keir of the Swayne Family Foundation. Our conversation explores how philanthropy aides in creating equity in community beyond writing checks. They share the importance of multi-generational viewpoints when it comes…
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Natalie J. Graham
May 2, 2023
In this episode we connect with Natalie Graham, Director of the Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation at California State University, Fullerton. Originally from the South, Natalie talks about the potential for Black culture and Black voices in Fullerton and throughout…
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Lindsey Spindle and Erin Samueli
April 25, 2023
In this episode we connect with Lindsey Spindle and Erin Samueli of the Samueli Foundation, a philanthropic organization in Orange County, to discuss the foundation’s efforts to create and increase equity and support social justice throughout their community. We discuss…
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Carlos Perea
April 18, 2023
In this episode we connect with Carlos Perea, Director of the Harbor Institute for Immigrant and Economic Justice. Carlos shares his story of immigrating to the US at age fourteen, the journey across the border and the challenging transition to…
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Tracy La
April 25, 2023
In this episode we connect with Tracy La, co-founder and Executive Director of VietRISE. We discuss the power of community organizing to create change and the importance of creating solidarity in the fight for social justice. She shares how VietRISE…
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Wajahat Ali
April 4, 2023
In this episode we connect with Wajahat Ali, author of the book, Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American. We discuss how relatability in storytelling can be used as an access…