2025 Summit Agenda (Past Event)
Social Innovation Summit 2025 featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions designed to elevate, inspire, and mobilize cross-sector action across corporate, philanthropic, investment, policy, cultural, and innovation landscapes.
Below is the final agenda from our 2025 flagship event including recap videos which provides a great representation of the caliber of conversations, topics, and thought leaders you can expect at each year’s Summit. Stay tuned for our 2026 agenda!
day One — June 3, 2025
8:00am
Registration, Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
SESSION #1: Navigating the Moment
9:00am
Welcome to Social Innovation Summit [video]
- Mel Ochoa, Chief Operating Officer; General Partner – Landmark Ventures
- Zeev Klein, Founder & Curator of Social Innovation Summit; General Partner – Landmark Ventures
9:10am
A Special Welcome to San Francisco [video]
- The Loose Interpretations
9:20am
AI as a Force for Inclusive Progress [video]
- Michael Boone, Manager, Trustworthy AI Product – NVIDIA
- Allison Scott, PhD, Chief Executive Officer – Kapor Foundation
- Stephanie Kim-Poston, Principal Program Manager, Social Impact – Cadence Design Systems
9:40am
Headfirst Into the Unknown [video]
- Robert Swan, OBE, BA, FRGS, Polar Explorer & Founder – 2041 Foundation
9:50am
Balancing Risk and Responsibility: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 [video]
- Karen Little, Global Lead, Rapid Response & Strategic Partnerships – PayPal
- Joel Arquillos, Executive Director – Snap Foundation
- Roma McCaig, Former Chief Public Affairs & Impact Officer, REI; Principal – PRPSFL Group
- Moderator: Caroline Barlerin, CEO & Founder – Platypus Advisors
10:15am
Transition to Morning Breakouts
10:30am
INTERACTIVE MORNING BREAKOUTS
Breakout #1
Preparing Students and Educators for an Unpredictable Future
- Virginia Vought, Senior Executive Director of Community Engagement – Purdue University
- José Magaña, Executive Director of the Bay Area – Latinos for Education
- Noah Lightman, Manager, Children’s Savings Accounts Initiatives – ScholarShare Investment Board
- Jessica Forman, Head of New Community Development Partnerships, Google Data Centers – Google
- Moderator: Bria Barker Lee, Vice President of Partnerships – EVERFI
Breakout #2
Amplifying and Investing in Gen Z’s Social Impact
- Abrianna Morales, Program Manager, Victim Advocacy Corps – National Organization for Victim Assistance
- Adam Smith, Coordinator of Civic Engagement – Bowling Green State University
- Cherie Animashaun, Founder – Her Rising Initiative
- Moderator: Alex Quian, Head of Youth Empowerment – The Allstate Foundation
Breakout #3
Bright Minds, Healthy Futures: Supporting Mental Health Globally
- Kathy Gu, Senior Lead, Impact Fund – Pinterest
- Sarah Kline, Co-Founder & CEO – United for Global Mental Health
- Dr. Zeinab Hijazi, Global Mental Health Lead – UNICEF
- Charlotte Rosario, Youth Representative – UNICEF
- Moderator: Anne Wintroub, Head of Social Impact & Engagement – lululemon
Breakout #4
Recipes for Effective Philanthropy: From Transactional to Transformative
- Alison Mathias, Vice President, MassMutual Foundation; Head of Corporate & Foundation Giving – MassMutual
- Alex Amouyel, President & CEO – Newman’s Own Foundation
- David Onek, Chief Executive Officer – Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2)
- Moderator: Andrea Wood, President & CEO – Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP)
Breakout #5
Workshop: Leading Your Team Through Disruption with Confidence
- Workshop Host: Caleb Gardner, Co-Founder & Managing Partner – 18 Coffees
11:20am
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #2: Pioneering New Solutions
11:30am
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Wm. Jahmal Miller, Chief Administrative Officer – Dignity Health’s Mercy Medical Group – CommonSpirit Health
11:40am
From Fixers to Builders [video]
- Trabian Shorters, CEO & Founder – BMe Community
11:50am
A Just Climate, An Inclusive Future [video]
- Ben Jealous, Executive Director – Sierra Club
- Leigh Barnes, President of the Americas – Intrepid Travel
- Moderator: Lauren Riley, Chief Sustainability Officer – United Airlines
12:10pm
Redefining School [video]
- MacKenzie Price, Co-Founder – Alpha School
12:20pm
The Power of Mothers: Reimagining Maternal Health for All [video]
- Christy Turlington Burns, Founder & President – Every Mother Counts
- Elaine Welteroth, Award-Winning Journalist, NYT Bestselling Author, Television Host & Founder – birthFUND
- Moderator: Onouwem Nseyo, MD, Medical Director of Women’s Health & OBGYN Physician – Sutter Health – Bay Area
12:40pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:45pm
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #3: Transforming Perceptions
1:55pm
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Nancy Bonges, Director of Community Engagement – William Blair
2:05pm
The Path to Shared Prosperity: Catalyzing Economic Thriving in the Age of AI [video]
- Jim Shelton, Chief Executive Officer – Blue Meridian Partners
2:15pm
The State of DEI [video]
- Katie Mooney, Managing Director – Seramount
2:30pm
Special Performance by SIS Poet-in-Residence [video]
- Charles Ray Patton II, Author & Poet – Red Lion Poetry
2:40pm
Thinking Big: Funding That Unlocks Innovation [video]
- Matthew Rea, Director of Strategic Partnerships – The Nature Conservancy
- Simon Moss, Co-Founder & COO – Global Citizen
- Moderator: Lauren Stovall, Global Head of Nonprofit Programs & Business Development – Amazon Web Services (AWS)
3:00pm
Transition to Afternoon Breakouts
3:15pm
INTERACTIVE AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS
Breakout #1
Purpose-Driven Planet: Business as a Force for Nature
- Ann Canela, Head of Niagara Cares – Niagara Bottling
- Lauren Riley, Chief Sustainability Officer – United Airlines
- Denise Lee, Vice President, Engineering Sustainability Office & Engineering Alliances – Cisco
- Claire FitzGerald, Director of Environmental Sustainability & ESG – Twilio
- Moderator: Leigh Barnes, President of the Americas – Intrepid Travel
Breakout #2
Driving Human Connection in the AI Era
- Carrie Varoquiers, Chief Philanthropy Officer – Workday
- Aaron Hurst, Founder – United States Chamber of Connection
- Kate Carney, Deputy Director – More in Common USA
- Moderator: Meg Garlinghouse, Vice President, Social Impact – LinkedIn
Breakout #3
Building Lifelong Career Opportunities for All
- Jerry Golden, Chief Policy Officer – Lyft
- Maria Kim, President & CEO – REDF
- Henry Deng, Lead, Employer Partnerships – Grow with Google
- Jenny Sharfstein Kane, Program Lead, Career & Technical Education – Bloomberg Philanthropies
- Moderator: Tami Rosen, Board Director, Chief Development Officer – Pagaya
Breakout #4
Catalyzing Tech Innovation Through Strategic Investment
- Dr. Stephanie A. Royal, Chief People & Culture Officer – Robin Hood Foundation
- Emily White, Senior Director, Philanthropy – Salesforce
- Victor Cordon, Director of Social Impact – Okta
- Moderator: Hilary Noon, Head of Strategy, Engagement & Growth, Nonprofits – Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Breakout #5
Strategic Design for Scalable Impact
- June Sugiyama, Director – Vodafone Americas Foundation
- Abbie Clary, Executive Director, Strategies & Growth – Health for All – CannonDesign
- Thomas Both, Director of Designing for Social Systems – Stanford d.school
- Moderator: Amanda Lenaghan, Social Impact Advisor, AI for Good & Emerging Tech
4:05pm
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #4: Leading With Purpose
4:15pm
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Sid Espinosa, Head of Social Impact – GitHub
4:25pm
Resilience in Uncertainty: Driving Engagement and Innovation [video]
- Dale Strange, President & COO, Corporate Impact Solutions – Blackbaud
4:35pm
The Power of Partnerships: Transforming Mental Health Impact [video]
- Kimberly Baker, Senior Director, Peace on Purpose – United Nations Foundation
- Elisha London, Founder & CEO – Prospira Global
- Anne Wintroub, Head of Social Impact & Engagement – lululemon
4:55pm
Creating Ripples of Change [video]
- Aliscia Brorman, Ambassador, Foster Love; Co-Founder – Full Circle
5:00pm
Unlocking the Power of Kindness [video]
- Jane Seymour, Emmy & Golden Globe Award-Winning Actress; Founder – Open Hearts Foundation
- Moderator: Shawna Chen, San Francisco Reporter – Axios
5:20pm
Cocktails & Networking Reception
Day two — June 4, 2025
7:00am
Morning Yoga with lululemon
8:00am
Registration, Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
SESSION #5: Voices of Now
9:00am
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Lesly Simmons, Head of Community Innovation – Amazon
9:10am
A Special Welcome to San Francisco [video]
- Daniel Lurie, Mayor – City and County of San Francisco
9:20am
Leadership at the Intersection of Policy & Participation [video]
- Julián Castro, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development; CEO – Latino Community Foundation
- María Teresa Kumar, President & CEO – Voto Latino
- Moderator: Natalye Paquin, Chief Operating Officer – The Rockefeller Foundation
9:40am
Reclaiming Our Power [video]
- Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, Owner & Practitioner – The Healing Ground
9:50am
The Soft Stuff is the Hard Stuff: How AI Can Make Workplaces More Human [video]
- James Slavet, Former Co-Managing Partner, Greylock; Founder – The Solid Foundation
- Van Jones, Founder, RAPPORT.co; NYT Bestselling Author; Host – CNN
10:10am
Transition to Morning Breakouts
10:25am
INTERACTIVE MORNING BREAKOUTS
Breakout #1
Living Long, Happy Lives: Impactful Solutions for Wellbeing and Longevity
- Staci Alexander, Vice President, Thought Leadership – AARP
- Elyse Cohen, Chief Impact Officer, Rare Beauty; President – Rare Impact Fund
- Lisa Kasteler-Calio, Executive Director & Board Member – Matthew Perry Foundation
- Rebecca O. Bagley, President & CEO – The Kennedy Forum
- Moderator: Rachel Gerrol, Co-Founder & CEO – NEXUS
Breakout #2
Global Collaboration for Local Impact
- Jennifer Lotito, President & COO – (RED)
- Dewald Heath, Strategic Information & Communications Manager – Zoë-Life
- Will von Schrader, Managing Director of Localization – Save the Children
- Moderator: Erica Ciaraldi, Manager, Wireless Reach Initiative – Qualcomm Inc.
Breakout #3
Sparking Change with Tech Innovation
- Julia Backon, Executive Director, Tech for Social Good – JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Alix Guerrier, Chief Executive Officer – DonorsChoose
- Kimberly O’Donnell, Chief Fundraising & Engagement Officer – Bonterra
- Scott Onder, Chief Investment Officer – Mercy Corps Ventures
- Moderator: Jonathan Perri, Senior Manager, Global Social Impact – Ripple
Breakout #4
Empowering Youth to Be Future-Ready
- Andrea Riehl, Director, Social Impact – Best Buy
- Kapena Alapai, Director, ‘Ōlino Pathways – Arts & Culture – Lili’uokalani Trust
- Brandon Nicholson, PhD, Chief Executive Officer – The Hidden Genius Project
- Anupama Shekhar, Senior Director, Skills for Social Impact Programs – Microsoft
- Moderator: Jamie Bruning-Miles, President & CEO – YMCA of Greater San Francisco
Breakout #5
Workshop: From Panic to Purpose: A Roadmap to Resilience
- Jennifer Butte-Dahl, Senior Director – APCO Worldwide
- Kimberly Gardiner, Deputy Managing Director – APCO Worldwide
- Ramya Ravichandran, Associate Director – APCO Worldwide
- Stephanie Green, Director – APCO Worldwide
11:15am
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #6: Inspiring Action
11:25am
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Lynette Bell, President – Truist Foundation
11:35am
Fearless Finance: Partnerships Driving Impact [video]
- Henry Hipps, CEO & Co-Founder – Diffusion Venture Studio
- Harold Pettigrew, President & CEO – Opportunity Finance Network
- Moderator: Alison Mathias, Vice President, MassMutual Foundation; Head of Corporate & Foundation Giving – MassMutual
11:55am
From Survivor to Architect of Change [video]
- Amanda Nguyen, Astronaut; Civil Right Activist; CEO & Founder – Rise
12:05pm
Special Presentation: Social Innovation Anthem Awards [video]
- Ani Rivera, Executive Director – Galería de la Raza
- Presented By: Patricia McLoughlin, General Manager – The Anthem Awards
- Presented By: Jesse Feister, Executive Director – The Webby Group
12:15pm
From the Streets to the C-Suite [video]
- Larry Miller, Chairman of the Board at the Jordan Brand – Nike
- Moderator: Molly Bloom, Speaker & Author, Molly’s Game
12:35pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:35pm
Transition Back to General Session
SESSION #7: Power of Partnership
1:45pm
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Elle Arlook, Senior Director, Equity & Justice – APCO Worldwide
1:55pm
Engaging a Robust Disability Community [video]
- Jerome Core, Head of Inclusive Content – Amazon MGM Studios & Prime Video
- Debbie Wishart, Vice President, Enterprise – T-Mobile for Business
- Moderator: Nancy Weintraub, Chief Advancement Officer – Easterseals Southern California
2:15pm
Special Performance by SIS Poet-in-Residence [video]
- Charles Ray Patton II, Author & Poet – Red Lion Poetry
2:25pm
Practicing Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Candid Conversation [video]
- Esta Soler, President – Futures Without Violence
- Moderator: Kate Nack, Vice President, The Allstate Foundation & Social Impact – Allstate
2:45pm
Themed Roundtable Discussions
THEMED ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Celebrating and Strengthening Civic Culture in Our Cities
- Manny Yekutiel, Founder, Manny’s; Executive Director – Civic Joy Fund
How Supporting Small Business Helps Big Business
- Ashley Singer, Director of Business Development & Impact Partnerships – Hello Alice
Designing for Respect in a Fractured World
- Jenn Graham, Founder & CEO – Inclusivv
The Life-Changing Impact of Sports
- Kevin Martinez, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship – ESPN
Cultivating Equitable, Healthy, and Supportive Workforces
- Sue Crystal-Mansour, PhD, Vice President, Program Impact – National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
How Startups and Corporations Drive Impact Together
- Dominique Reese, Director, Social Impact – Plug and Play Tech Center
- Anna-Sophia Haub, Corporate Innovation Manager, Sustainability & Circular Economy – Plug and Play Tech Center
Building Worker Power in the AI Era
- Casey Budesilich, Chief Operating Officer – The James Irvine Foundation
Thinking Differently About Hunger in America
- Gary Oppenheimer, Founder & Executive Director – AmpleHarvest.org
How Businesses Can Leverage Social Impact Storytelling
- Kelsey Orens, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility – Disney
Early Childhood Education
- Kent Johnson, Chief Executive Officer – Highlights for Children
The Trust Factor in Strategic Measurement
- Annie Choi, Manager III, Global Philanthropy Learning & Insights – Salesforce
The Power of Second Chances
- Larry Miller, Chairman of the Board at the Jordan Brand – Nike
- Ken Oliver, Chief Innovation Officer – JUMP
Aging Amidst Generational Shifts
- Julia Elrod, Senior Program Analyst – AARP
Social Justice as a Bedrock Religious Practice
- Rabbi Michael Lezak, Director for the Center for Social Justice – Glide Memorial Church
Digital Assets for Social Good Impact
- Shana Douglass, Founder – Another Awesome Day
- James Citron, Chief Executive Officer – Pledge
Health Equity
- Morgan Callahan, Director, Corporate Engagement – Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Harnessing Institutional Partnerships in Uncertain Times
- Hana Haile-Mariam, Managing Director, Partnerships – Robin Hood
The Power of Business to Create Solutions for Communities
- Howard Byck, Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Head of Development – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Navigating Philanthropy in Turbulent Times
- Heather Haines, Director, Convening & Engagement – Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Enabling Community-Centered Care
- Emily Kingsley-Ma, Director, Global Health Equity – Johnson & Johnson
Building Activations That Actually Serve
- Erica Trejo, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy & Community Impact – Wells Fargo
Partnering with LGBTQ+ Youth for Change
- Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes, EdD, Vice President of Research & Evaluation – Born This Way Foundation
Social Sector Data Needs Amid Federal Cuts
- Sarah Rosen Wartell, President – Urban Institute
Neurodiversity and the Future of Work
- Isabel Fields, Manager, ESG – Hearst
Reenvisioning Leadership and Representation in Tech
- Kalina Bryant, Founder – UnapologeTECH
SESSION #8: Next Starts Now
3:40pm
Introduction by Session Leader [video]
- Zeev Klein, Founder & Curator of Social Innovation Summit; General Partner – Landmark Ventures
3:50pm
Harnessing AI as a Transformative Partner [video]
- Clarence Wooten, Director & Entrepreneur in Residence – Google X
4:00pm
Special Presentation: The Social Innovation Crypto For Good Award [video]
- Aliyah Redding, Founder – Teens4LA
- Presented By: James Citron, Chief Executive Officer – Pledge
- Presented By: Shana Douglass, Founder – Another Awesome Day
4:10pm
Power Rewired: How Cultural Institutions Can Shape Inclusive Capitalism [video]
- Jay Lundy, Managing Director – NAACP Capital
4:20pm
Gamechangers In Action [video]
- Guthrie Dolin, Executive Director, Global Design DNA – Ford Motor Company
- Somesh Dash, General Partner – IVP
- Moderator: Baron Davis, Two-Time NBA All-Star; Founder & CEO – Business Inside the Game
4:40pm
Closing Remarks & See You Next Year! [video]
4:45pm