Educational Programs

Our commitment to informed giving is exemplified in the wide range of educational programs we offer each year – most of them open to both members and guests.

View the Calendar of Events for a list of upcoming programs open to all. We also partner with Philanthropy Northwest. As a member of the Foundation, you also have access to many of Philanthropy Northwest’s educational offerings.

We are also very pleased to share insights and materials from our past programs and invite you to learn from some of our expert presenters:

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PHILANTHROPY: Through a New Lens

Welcome
   Carla Lewis, President
   Washington Women's Foundation

Keynote
   Killian Noe, Founding Director
   Recovery Café

   With introduction by Kaycee Krysty, Chief Executive Officer
   Laird Norton Tyee, Presenting Sponsor

Insights on the work of Imogen Cunningham
   Marisa C. Sanchez, Assistant Curator
   Modern and Contemporary Art, Seattle Art Museum

   With introduction by Maggie Walker, President, Board of Directors
   Seattle Art Museum
   Past Chair, WWF Board of Directors

Closing Remarks
   Anne V. Farrell, Chair, Board of Directors
   Washington Women's Foundation

Discovery Days 2009

EDUCATION
What are the newest strategies for preparing high school students for success in college? What role can community colleges play to broaden educational opportunities?

• Jill Wakefield, Ph.D.
  Chancellor, Seattle Community Colleges
• Vicki Phillips, Ph.D
  Director of Education, College Ready, US Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  (Video not available)

ENVIRONMENT
At this year's legislative session, funding for transportation suffered while funding for healthy food made gains. What does this mean for transportation in our city's urban core? For local food sustainability?

• Dr. Leon F. 'Skip' Rowland
  Executive Director, Urban Enterprise Center, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
• Holly Freishtat
  Sustainable Food Specialist, Cultivate Health

HUMAN SERVICES
What progress has been made to end homelessness in our community? What is the role of domestic violence in this issue?

• Merril Cousin, M.Ed.
  Executive Director, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Vince Matulionis, Director, Out of the Rain Initiative, United Way of King County

ARTS & CULTURE
How will arts organizations - both large and small - survive and even thrive in the current economic climate?

• Vivian Phillips
  Managing Director, Hansberry Project; past interim Executive Manager, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
• Mary Ann Champion
  past President, PONCHO; former interim Executive Director, Seattle Symphony

HEALTH
Considering the implications of impending health care changes, what are the gaps in service that philanthropy will need to address, both regionally and locally?

• Thomas Aschenbrener
  President, Northwest Health Foundation
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• Mark Secord
  CEO, Neighborcare Health

“Because of Washington Women’s Foundation’s reputation in the community and nationwide, we can attract outstanding speakers. Members and guests have access to leaders and decision-makers who can share their insights and wisdom on pressing issues in an intimate setting that encourages questions and dialogue.”

Tessa Gorman
member since 2004