Civic Health: Why It Matters

Institutions and governments cannot solve community challenges alone. Lasting progress happens when residents work hand in hand, bringing their ideas, talents and lived experience to the table and partnering with local groups, associations and institutions to advance the common good. 

Join us for an online briefing about our civic health, moderated by The Community Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton. This timely panel discussion will explore the elements of strong community engagement and social cohesion, and why they matter. 

Reserve your spot now and be a part of the conversation — and the collective work — of building a healthier, more connected community.

For questions or changes in registration, contact Carmen Burgos.

Panelists

Shannon N. Green serves as the president and CEO of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE). Previously, Ms. Green held senior positions in the public sector, including as the Assistant to the Administrator of the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) and Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Task Force at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). 

Matt Leighninger serves as the National Civic League’s vice president and directs the Center for Democracy Innovation (CDI), leading CDI’s work in strengthening democratic infrastructure, organizing national engagement efforts, and measuring the quality of engagement and democracy.

Sally Whipple is the executive director of the Connecticut Democracy Center Connecticut’s Old State House, where she has spent more than a decade advancing award-winning programs that use history and civics to inspire civic engagement, including Kid Governor® and Connecticut History Day.

Moderator

Karen DuBois-Walton, Ph.D., president and CEO of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering communities through education, advocacy and equitable development. With a distinguished career spanning the realms of academia, public service, and nonprofit and philanthropic leadership, she has emerged as a tireless champion for equity, social justice, access and opportunity.