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2:00pm EST
Welcome Remarks
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Speakers 
Senior Associate Director for the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies, Emory University
Beth Michel is a proud citizen of the Tohono O’odham Nation as well as Hopi and Navajo. She serves as the Senior Associate Director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Emory University leading the development of strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Emory...
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Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a...
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Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong...
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2:30pm EST
Welcome to Georgia: Rooting Down, Visioning Forward
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Speakers GM
Executive Director, United We Dream
Former Co-Executive Director, Highlander Research and Education Center
Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a...
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Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong...
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Executive Director, Pro Georgia
Tamieka Atkins is a nonprofit executive with vast experience building and leading diverse coalitions focused on the advancement of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and historically underrepresented groups.Currently, Tamieka serves as Executive Director of ProGeorgia, a non-partisan voter engagement...
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State Senator, Mississippi-27
Hillman T. Frazier is a progressive legislator who has served in both the House and Senate. He currently serves as chair of the Interstate and Federal Cooperation Committee and subcommittee chair of the Appropriations Committee for Community Colleges in the Mississippi Senate. He...
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State Representative, Georgia-67
Lydia Glaize, a former educator and esteemed community leader, serves as the House Representative for Georgia's 67th District. Her dedication to education, community outreach, and sustainable solutions has made her a key figure in youth, education, and senior issues. As the Education...
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4:00pm EST
Healing Justice Introduction
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Speakers
Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a...
Read More →
Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong...
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Healing Justice Facilitator
Kiara Lee (any pronouns with respect) is a holistic trauma healing coach with over thirteen years of experience. Known for creating powerful healing spaces for individuals and communities, Kiara blends heart-centered support with pragmatic efforts to facilitate meaningful change...
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Plenary
- Media Open to Registered & Credentialed Media
5:30pm EST
Welcome Reception
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Speakers
Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a...
Read More →
Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong...
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