The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference agenda continues to grow, with eight new business leaders being recently added.
The Importance of Racial Equity in Michigan’s Population Growth
The Growing Michigan Together Council’s report proposed strategies to reverse the state’s population crisis by reforming its education system, fostering innovation, and positioning the state as a destination for residents, workers, and businesses. This session will explore how prioritizing racial equity in these proposed growth plans will lead to sustainable developments that will benefit families and businesses in the state.
Panelists: Charity Dean, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Black Business Alliance
Hilary Doe, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Yazeed Moore, Director, Michigan Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics
Philanthropy today is undergoing a transformative shift away from acts of generosity to a dynamic and intentional pursuit of justice. This session will showcase local examples of philanthropy fueled by trust and economic justice and show how to engage communities in these efforts in non-threatening, inclusive, and data-rich ways.
Panelists: Diallo Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Life Remodeled
Andrew Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Foundation of Michigan
Deanna L. Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, Equity Alliance of Michigan
Moderator: Rachel Decker, Founder and President, Detroit Philanthropy