About this event
Join Philanthropy Northwest and Black women and femmes in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors for an evening of joy, connection and meaningful discussions about the importance of supporting each other in our work. This exciting event will center the brilliance and contributions of Black women and femmes and continue to build off the Voice. Vision. Values. project.
Featured Guests
Andrea Caupain Sanderson, BIPOC ED Caolition
For more than 25 years, Andrea has worked to advance racial and social justice for people across Washington state. As an immigrant to this country at the age of 12 and a single mother at 19, Andrea knows how it feels to be marginalized and struggling to make ends meet. Throughout her career, Andrea has translated her lived experience, coupled with her determination, to forge solutions to systemic barriers to opportunity.
Most recently, she served as CEO of Byrd Barr Place, a historically Black organization that empowers people to live healthy, prosperous lives through essential services and advocacy. During her 20-year tenure at Byrd Barr Place, Andrea was instrumental in turning the organization around from nearly closing its doors to thriving. Andrea is also one of four architects of the Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington’s first cooperative philanthropy created by and for Black people to ignite Black generational wealth, health and well-being.
In addition, Andrea serves as a commissioner on the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs; on the boards of Craft3, Crescent Collaborative and Lorna Jordan Foundation, a steering committee member of Equitable Recovery and Reconciliation Alliance (ERRA) and the Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance. Andrea earned an master's and bachelor's from The Evergreen State College.
Chanda Smith Baker, Conversations with Chanda
Chanda Smith Baker is the curator and host of the award winning podcast Conversations with Chanda, where as a nationally respected CEO, philanthropist, community leader and entrepreneur, Chanda tackles the gritty issues that communities wrestle with while diving even deeper into the profoundly personal stories that drive her guests to use their voice, leadership and resources to make a difference in their communities.
Eligibility
This event is specially designed to center and celebrate the needs of Black women and femmes, in keeping with this intention, participation in this specific event is open to individuals in philanthropic and nonprofit organizations who identify as both Black and female. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact Michaela Brown.
Accessibility
Philanthropy Northwest strives to make our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Michaela Brown.
Please contact Michaela Brown with any questions.