Los Angeles County
Collective Wellbeing Summit
Thursday, May 15 | 9am-5pm
Pomona Fairplex
A regional gathering to spark collaboration, uplift community leadership, and co-create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable Los Angeles County.
Now more than ever, it’s time to come together—across sectors, neighborhoods, and lived experiences—to shape a future rooted in cooperation, creativity, and care for the common good.
This invitation only summit- hosted in partnership with the Human Values Center, Open Future Coalition, Wellbeing Economy Alliance- California, and Liberty Hill Foundation- brings together CBOs, grassroots leaders, local institutions, and public officials to:
Identify shared priorities across LA County
Highlight community-led solutions and breakthrough strategies
Address ongoing challenges and systemic gaps
Co-design actionable pathways forward
Build relationships and partnerships that last beyond the event
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ana Gonzalez
Ana Gonzalez is a passionate community advocate and the Executive Director of the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, where she leads efforts for clean air and water in marginalized communities. A proud mother and community advocate, Ana’s dedication to social justice and environmental equity was recognized when she was honored as the California Woman of the Year in 2025.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
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Monet Goode
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Emmett Marsh
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Eleanor Parks
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Karl Holland
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Jaya Dixon
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Jamie Kokot
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Schedule
8am
Arrivals & Networking
9am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30am
Keynote
Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director at Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
10am
Panel Discussion: Rooted & Rising: Vital Lessons from Local Leaders Building a Just Future
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Stephen Cheung, President + CEO of LA County Economic Development Corp
Dr. Denise Woods, Vice Chancellor- UC Riverside
Nicholas Evans, Deputy Director, Program Operations @ CA Volunteers- Office of Governor
Mikala Rahn, Chief of Research, Evaluation and Strategy - Homeboy Industries
David Jette, Co-Founder of Public Bank LA + CA Public Banking Alliance
Moderated by Julie Rusk | Founder, Civic Wellbeing Partners
11:30am
Regional Mapping and Stories of Place
12pm
Facilitated Community Forum: LA County’s Sustainability Plan
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Victoria Simon, Chief Sustainability Officer, Unpack new LA County Sustainability Plan 2025
1pm
Hosted Lunch & Networking Opportunities
1pm
Hosted Lunch & Networking Opportunities
What does Collective Wellbeing for Los Angeles County mean to you?
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