February 17 and Feb 25, 2021 (8:45 am to 12:30 pm EST)
This event is for all those who work in health, education, natural resources, and community development and whose work involves community engagement and collaboration. At the Summit, you will learn how to incorporate equitable collaboration into your work through small group discussions, resource sharing, and case studies. There will also be an opportunity to discuss ideas for specific state policies that could help advance equitable collaboration in the Commonwealth.
Goals of the Summit
1. Introduce and showcase the six principles for equitable collaboration.
2. Review the growth and trajectory of collaboration in Virginia and its future needs to ensure equity.
3. Illustrate the six principles for equitable collaboration through case studies in health, education, natural resources, and community development.
4. Enable participants to share resources around equitable collaboration approaches, tools, and resources.
5. Enable participant discussion and input for policy needs in Virginia to advance equitable collaboration.
Keynote Speakers include: Ralph Northam (Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia); Dr. Janice Underwood, PhD (Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia); Dr. Mamie Parker, PhD (Dept. of Wildlife Resources Board Member; Former Head of Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
Hosted by the UVA Institute for Engagement & Negotiation in partnership with Governor Ralph Northam and his administration. Sponsored by www.equitablecollaboration.org/sponsors.html