December 28, 2021
Leading Courageously in Higher Education: The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations that Matter
An invitation to explore new ways of working, meeting, and leading in complexity Today, more than ever, all disciplines must become better at inviting more people to co-create effective solutions and services. Join us in experiencing, exploring, and practicing ways that support and build individual and organizational capacity to navigate the complexity of our world. Through...
October 13, 2022
Dean’s Forum | Advancing Systems for Racial Equity: Possibilities and Perils of Decentralization
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...
October 6, 2022
Workshop in Participatory Leadership for Health and Human Service Redesign
An invitation to explore powerful practices that enable authentic engagement, build community, and activate shared intelligence. Today, more than ever, public servants, including those working in the state agencies, must learn how to engage diverse communities to co-create effective solutions. Join us for this workshop to experience, explore, and practice ways to lead human-centered service...
November 16, 2022
Next Generation PFML: A Convening of Research and Practice Experts
Since 2020, the University of Washington and the Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) have partnered to evaluate the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. As part of that partnership, we are excited to host a convening of research and practice experts on state PFML programs, particularly those implemented since 2020. Rebecca Grady, Research...
April 13, 2023
Theory to Practice : Artificial Intelligence & Implications for Public Policy
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…
June 9, 2023
Leading Courageously in Higher Education: The Art of Harvesting Conversations that Matter
In August of 2022, the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance hosted Leading Courageously in Higher Education. This was the first Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations That Matter experience ever held on the University of Washington campus. Participants spoke highly of the program, growing interest to expose others to these powerful practices and...
February 21, 2023
Leading Courageously in Higher Education: The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations that Matter
An invitation to explore new ways of working, meeting, and leading in complexity Today, more than ever, all disciplines must become better at inviting more people to co-create effective solutions and services. Join us in experiencing, exploring, and practicing ways that support and build individual and organizational capacity to navigate the complexity of our world. Through...
December 9, 2022
Dean’s Forum | How Bidenomics Targets Systemic Inequities
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...
November 13, 2023
Theory to Practice: Addressing Inequities in the Philanthropic Sector
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…
January 24, 2024
Dean’s Forum | Data Informed Practices and Consumer Protections
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....
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