
Rethinking Inclusivity: Expanding the Invitation in Public Engagement
Partner Event: Rethinking Inclusivity: Expanding the Invitation in Public Engagement
Hosted By: National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD)
Location: Online
Date: May 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET
From the Organizers:
As public conversations about diversity and inclusion grow more polarized, many practitioners ask how we can expand participation without compromising our values.
Join NCDD for Rethinking Inclusivity: Expanding the Invitation in Public Engagement, on Thursday, May 22, from 1–2:30 pm Eastern / 10–11:30 am Pacific.
This timely session will explore how we can build public engagement efforts that welcome those unfamiliar with or even skeptical of dialogue and deliberation, especially across political, rural/urban, and generational divides.
Co-presenters include:
- Elena Martínez-Torres – Sustained Dialogue Institute
- Phillipe Cunningham – Urban Rural Action
- Siri Erickson – PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement)
- Tahnee Robertson – Southwest Decision Resources
✅ What You’ll Learn:
- Practical language and framing tips
- Strategies for broader audience engagement
- Insights on navigating polarization while staying rooted in values
Register now to secure your spot:Register Here