Day 1
February 9
Spotlighting state and university processes of partnering with communities
Session 1
State government representatives discuss engaging community leadership in state policymaking and services
Speakers
Jenny Mendoza (Research and Evaluation Manager), Kathryn Helms (Oregon's Chief Data Officer), Sue Miller (Early Learning Council), David Mandell (Chief of Policy and Research)
Session 2
The Early Childhood Equity Fund's Evaluation Leadership Group and university partner share and reflect on their partnership structure, co-design process and shared commitment to justice
Speakers
Velynn Brown (Black Parent Initiative), Brandie Alberti (Self Enhancement Inc), Valerie Switzler (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Jackie Leung (Micronesian Islander Community/ Linfield University), Diana Contreras (Metropolitan Family Service), Maria D. Quijano (Metropolitan Family Service), Yadira Juarez (Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality), Lorelei Mitchell (Portland State University), Alexis Guevara (Portland State University), Amber Richardson (Portland State University)
Session 3
Self-reflection, share out, discussion and networking
Facilitator
Dr. Megan Pratt (Oregon State University)