SoCal Youth & Next Gen Philanthropy Gathering: Full Schedule

This gathering convened by California Community Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, Southern California Grantmakers, & Youth Philanthropy Connect, was designed to develop, enhance, and catalyze youth & next gen philanthropy in our region and among participants. Attendees ranged greatly in experience, from those already deeply engaged in grantmaking to those just looking to get started! YPC was excited to provide this event for participants to connect, share experiences, and learn together!

9:30am PDT

Registration Open & Breakfast Available

A continental breakfast will be available while registration is open.

Sunday April 23, 2017 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Entry to the Stadium Club

All Attendees

10:00am PDT

Introduction, Welcome from the Dodgers Foundation, & Mini-Recess TeamBuilding

Enjoy a special welcome from our hosts at the Dodgers Foundation. Hear an overview of the day, and spend time getting to know others engaged in philanthropy across the region!

We will have a special mini-recess lead by Playworks Southern California.

Speakers

Jessica Cornejo

Playworks

Jessica “Coach Jess” Cornejo became a member of the Playworks Nation in December 2015. As an AmeriCorps program coordinator, she was selected to bring Playworks culture to a brand new partnership at Washington Elementary in Santa Ana, CA. Through the magnitude of love and passion... Read More →

Claudia Cuevas

Playworks

Coach Claudia began her journey as a Playworks Recess Coach at Wilson Elementary in 2015. As a Recess Coach for Santa Ana Unified School District, she has cultivated a recess culture where every child feels, safe, included and part of the game! Her kindness, empathy, passion for play... Read More →

David Gomez

Playworks

Junior Coach David is a fifth grader at Wilson Elementary.Favorite Playground Game: SoccerFavorite Game to coach: 4 line Soccer Favorite Superhero: The FlashFavorite snack: Oreos and Takis What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up I want to be a Soccer player or a... Read More →

Nathaniel Manzano

Playworks

Coach Nate is in his second year working for Playworks at Lincoln Elementary School. He enjoys being a mentor to the new coaches and feels he has a wealth of knowledge that he can share with new coaches in their program. Soccer is his favorite recess game since he has played soccer... Read More →

Soraya Padilla

Playworks

"My favorite food is mushroom and pepperoni pizza, my favorite color is light pink, my favorite recess game is dodgeball, my favorite thing to do is skateboard, I love shopping, the reason I became I junior coach is to be an example to younger kids, and I love being a junior coach... Read More →

Stephany Santos

Playworks

Stephany Santos, aka “Coach Little” is serving in her second year with Playworks as an AmeriCorps Member. She is serving at Foster Road Elementary in Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District. Coach Little’s favorite snack is hot fries with Strawberry Fanta, and she can be found... Read More →

Youth Philanthropy Connect Leadership Team

Youth Philanthropy Connect

The Leadership Team is a board of youth advisors that works with foundation staff and board, contributing to the development of Youth Philanthropy Connect, which includes defining the strategies and approaches that will develop the program and the educational conference, and the content... Read More →

Nichol Whiteman

Executive Director, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Nichol Whiteman is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation where she oversees operations, programs, charitable giving and fundraising for the official charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With nearly ten years of non-profit leadership experience, Whiteman’s efforts... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees

10:30am PDT

Exploring Philanthropy Models Session

Youth philanthropy and grantmaking happen in so many diverse and exciting ways! Explore a few innovative models for youth philanthropy all in one place! Meet philanthropists from across the region as they share their expertise in engaging youth and giving. Speakers will share information about their programs and then open up the floor for questions and discussion.

Moderators

Annie

Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation & Youth Philanthropy Connect

Annie Hernandez, Ph.D. serves as the Executive Director for the Frieda C. fox Family Foundation and has led the development of its special project, Youth Philanthropy Connect, which connects youth ages 8-21 involved in philanthropy through their families or a foundation with their... Read More →

Speakers

Gus Baden

Team Kids & Baden Family Trust

Gus Baden’s involvement with Team Kids began when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005. He, and his friends, decided to participate in a city-wide LemonAid Stand to benefit the children that had been affected by nature’s destruction. His concept was that rather than having... Read More →

Sarina Dayal

Tarsadia Foundation

Sarina Dayal is a first-generation Indian-American raised in Southern California. She has been an active member of the Tarsadia Foundation since 2010 where she and her family work to engage and empower under-served communities. Sarina also served as a leadership team member for... Read More →

Hannah Goldsobel

University Synagogue

Hannah Goldsobel is the 2016-17 Social Action Vice-President of UNITY, the youth group at University Synagogue. Last year, Hannah was the UNITY 9th grade philanthropy guide. Hannah learned how to capture philanthropic ideas and turn them into solid results. One notable project... Read More →

Alex Rooney

The Community Foundation

Alex Rooney is a member of the Youth Philanthropy Connect Leadership Team. She is a three-year member and this year’s president of The Community Foundation Youth Grantmakers of the Coachella Valley. Through the Youth Grantmakers Program, Alex has learned about philanthropy, nonprofit... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees

11:30am PDT

Break

Sunday April 23, 2017 11:30am - 11:40am PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees

12:40pm PDT

Lunch Time Keynote: Erica Williams Simon

More information coming soon!

Speakers

Erica Williams Simon

http://www.ericawilliams.com

Check out her bio in pictures at: http://www.ericawilliams.com/my-story/#storyintro or the full bio below.Erica Williams Simon is an award-winning content creator, educator, host and social critic. Her work is focused on helping a diverse, non-conformist generation of dreamers survive, thrive and change the world. Erica has had an extensive and varied career in... Read More →

Sunday April 23, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees

3:25pm PDT

Snack Break with Ball Park Treats!

Sunday April 23, 2017 3:25pm - 3:35pm PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees

3:35pm PDT

Next Steps for Action & Closing

Together, we will:

Complete the Giving Circle,
Plan next steps for the SoCal region, and
Reflect on personal next steps and share learnings.

Moderators

Katherine Scott

Youth Philanthropy Connect

Katherine joined the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation to lead Youth Philanthropy Connect as Program Director. Katherine is excited to have her career come full circle as she began her experience in philanthropy in high school as a Youth Advisory Council member and leader for In Youth... Read More →

Youth Philanthropy Connect Leadership Team

Youth Philanthropy Connect

Sunday April 23, 2017 3:35pm - 4:15pm PDT
Stadium Club (Main Space)

All Attendees