By Tere Figueras Negrete, Director of Communications
TFN’s 2018 Annual Conference is fast approaching. Join us in Houston March 19-21 as we welcome national, regional and local funders looking to increase the impact of their grantmaking and create more equitable, sustainable and prosperous communities.
From insightful speakers and in-depth panels to our popular mobile workshops and networking receptions, there are plenty of of opportunities to connect, share and explore.
Register today for TFN’s 2018 Annual Conference, March 19-21 at the Hotel ZaZa in Houston’s thriving Museum District. Download our Schedule At-a-Glance to help you plan your visit. Here are just a just a few of our TFN 2018 Annual Conference highlights:
Resilient People, Resilient Places: Spotlight on SolutionsPre-Conference Institute | Monday, March 19 | 9 to 11:30 a.m. |
After Harvey: A Slam OperettaOpening Plenary | Monday, March 19 Since 1983, Writers in the Schools (WITS) has worked hand-in-hand with educators and professional writers to teach students the craft of writing. In the days after Hurricane Harvey, Writers in the Schools’ teachers worked with children at a local shelter to help them express their anxiety through writing. Rukmini, who immigrated to the United States from India when she was 6, was chosen from dozens of applicants competing for the honor of being named the city’s Youth Poet Laureate. |
Mobile WorkshopsTuesday, March 20 You’ll have a chance to gain insight about flood resilience on a Bayou Greenways bike tour; learn about fence-line communities along the Houston Ship Channel; explore art and equitable development on a Third Ward walking tour; take a trip up Houston’s METRORail Red Line; or visit the community of Gulfton, a first stop for many immigrants and refugees, often referred to as Houston’s version of Ellis Island. |
Mustafa Santiago Ali, Hip Hop CaucusClosing Keynote | Wednesday, March 21 He joined the EPA as a student and became a founding member of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). He served multiple roles in his 24 years at the agency, including as senior advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. Ali also led the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice (EJIWG), which was comprised of 17 federal agencies and White House offices focused on implementing holistic strategies to address the issues facing vulnerable communities. |