A conversation to focus entrepreneurs, employers, and employees on developing better workplaces. Too many businesses silo their efforts, such as working exclusively on diversity, equity, inclusion, better wages, or corporate culture. This conversation explores ideas to create businesses and jobs where people want to work. Seven Wisconsin innovators, each working in various ways, to transform work and workplaces will provide insights, ideas, and potentially more questions that business need to explore and respond to. The very nature of work and how people respond to workplace opportunities is changing. Business across the board— for-profit, nonprofit, public institutions, and governments need the ability to transform again and again.Â
Join us for the conversation— what does the future of work look like for the Greater Madison Region and potentially all of Wisconsin. This is a moderated panel conversation. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panelist, as well as speak to them post-session.
Currently, the Social Good Summit is scheduled to be a face-to-face event. Some precautions have been put into play…
  •  Attendance has been cut in half from previous events to allow for social distancing.
  • Advance registration is required. Tickets are free. Donations are appreciated. Please RSVP!
  • Please bring your vaccination card and have it ready to display.
  • Attendees should mask or unmask at your own comforted level.
  • Notice will be sent 48 hours in advance, if the event is switched to remote due to COVID levels.
  • If feasible, a livestream of this event will be made public.
Annette Miller is an individual who strives to make a difference every day. Her passion for inclusion and engagement is at the forefront of her work. Annette has and maintains a vast network of business, nonprofit, government, and community relationships. She believes connecting Madison's diverse populations is crucial in building and implementing creative and resilient communities.
Originally from Mexico, Baltazar De Anda Santana graduated from UW Whitewater and was formerly undocumented. Baltazar's vision is to provide skills to those needing them to access better employment and live better lives. He strengthens the community through bilingual and adult education, job training, and employment programs. Baltazar lives in Madison with his husband, Mark.
Brandi Grayson is the proud mother of 4 children. She is a community organizer, comedian, radio talk show host, and social entrepreneur. The embodiment of her beliefs, Brandi stands for healthy Black families, transformative justice & education, integrity, breakthroughs, and Black liberation. She centers the attributes of Blackness— excellence, resilience, creativity, and compassion.
Genia Stevens is a design thinking practitioner who helps organizations develop innovative strategies focusing on success through collaborative problem-solving. Consistently working to create change, she works with BIPOC and LGBT communities. Genia has been named one of Wisconsin’s most influential Black leaders and Rock County’s 2021 Women of Distinction.
A renowned keynote, panelist, speaker, and author, Laneice McGee has also spent years in the workforce development field. Laneice’s experience includes— leadership development, group dynamics, collaboration, interpersonal relations, and customer service development. She has passionately cultivated relationships with employers who desire to create mutual growth opportunities with their employees.
Tara Wilhelmi is the founder and lead Peer Specialist at EOTO Culturally Rooted. Driven by her passion for positive social change, she works to develop thriving, healthy communities of color. A believer in sharing knowledge, skills, and ideology is key to challenging systemic injustice. Tara believes that the simplest way to solve a problem is by listening to those most impacted by it. She works with several impactful collaborations throughout Wisconsin
Zach Brandon is an experienced entrepreneur and small business owner. He leads with an emphasis on expansion, investment, and entrepreneurial development. Representing more than 1300 organizations, he is focused on creating a foundation for growth in the Greater Madison region. Zach’s expertise includes government service, early-stage investments, entrepreneurship, global trade, and business development strategies.
