Join SJI and the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance for an evening of powerful voices as our expert panel discusses what a more equitable workforce can look like in Seattle and beyond. Our dynamic speakers for the evening will be April Sims, Secretary Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council, Mardia Shands, Chief...
On October 27, 2022, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance will celebrate six decades of inspiring public service.
Join us virtually or in-person for a conversation on the imperative of women in leadership in public health. Hear perspectives from four panelists working around the globe: two alumni from the Evans School’s International Program in Public Health Leadership in Ethiopia and Uganda; one public health practitioner in India; and one public health practitioner in...
While advancing racial equity through public policy is an enduring and ever important mandate, there are no clear or easy pathways for this work. Decentralization is a reality of the American political system that poses both problems and possibilities for addressing the racialized nature of policy and its implementation. This panel will consider critical questions...
Join Dean Sandfort for the Annual State of the School Address. Dean Sandfort will offer her reflections on 2022, and share insights and encourage conversation about where we are aiming our efforts and priorities in 2023. Event Itinerary: 2:00-3:00 PM: State of the School Address (in-person or virtual) Our annual gathering for the Evans Community...
"I believe the Evans Critical Need Fund was our cohort's most valuable contribution to the Evans community. In spring of 2019, one of our class fellows lost all of her belongings in a fire. Together as a community, we saw one of our own go from stability to crisis and vulnerability. We came together to...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way governments operate and deliver public services. AI offers many opportunities for improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public services; however, AI also poses significant challenges and risks for public governance. The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and the Information School invite you to attend our...
Indigenous communities in the U.S. and across the globe face health inequities rooted in settler colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and structural racism. As sovereign nations, tribes have developed innovative public health policies to promote and protect the health and well-being of their communities in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental pollution, and...
Save the date for the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance's annual celebration of leadership and service. We will honor the 2023 Public Leadership Awardees, recognizing leaders in our community who exemplify a commitment to thinking beyond oneself and acting to uplift all. This event raises critical funds to support the Evans...
The Dean’s Forum series focuses on the intersection of race and public policy in support of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance’s mission to host community conversations that inspire public leaders. Join us on October 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. PT for a discussion about how addressing racial inequity underpins “Bidenomics” - the...
APPAM attendees meet up with the many members of community who will be in Atlanta for the conference. Come have a drink or two, and some tasty bites of food on us! 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. ET
As a sector, philanthropy is beginning to acknowledge and grapple with an inherent dissonance: though philanthropy's intended purpose is to create positive change, it can also be a driver of continued inequity and harm. The policies and structures that support charitable giving have perpetuated wealth inequalities, and the practices that many philanthropic institutions have historically...
Navigating through student and consumer debt is difficult for individuals, disproportionately affecting people from communities of color. Data-driven investigations is important to inform policies, interventions, and strategies that actively promote more equitable consumer protection. Federal and state laws that intervene in the market provide some basic protections but much of their impact hinges upon implementation....