The Next Wave Leadership Committee in partnership with Creative Cause, George Washington University, Multicultural Student Services Center, and Howard University Center for Professional Development invites you to the inaugural Next Wave Action Summit. This Summit will be recorded and broadcasted. Attire is business casual. Advance register to secure your seat. www.bethenextwave.eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 // LEAD THE NEXT WAVE
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP FORUM 6:30PM
Howard University School of Business Auditorium (2nd floor)
Social Enterprise Leadership Forum and Reception
5:30PM Onsite Registration
6:00PM Opening Reception
6:30PM Program Begins
“Lead the Next Wave: Social Enterprise Reducing Poverty in the Nation’s Capital”
Greetings
Dr. Carla Brailey, Director of Office of Community Affairs, Executive Office of the Mayor
Welcome Remarks Tambra Stevenson, MS, founder of Creative Cause and Chair of the Next Wave Leadership Committee
Musical Selection Amanda Lewis, 2008 Miss Black DC USA and Howard Alumnus
Keynote Speaker
Anna Bernanke, President and Founder of CHANCE Academy
Featured Panel Speakers
Natasha Khan, ASHOKA: Innovators for the Public with the Global Academy “Everyone is a Changemaker”
Rosetta Thurman, Principal Consultant, Thurman Consulting and Director of Development, Nonprofit Roundtable and Blogger, Perspectives from the Pipelines: Observations of Nonprofit Sector from the Next Generation
Alfreda McCray, Founder of Urban Social Enterprises and Owner of Busyness to Business
Yasmin Gabriel, Founder of Upgrade America and Filmmaker of “College Life after Katrina: Picking up the Pieces” as seen on CNN
Moderator
David W. Smith, Sr., Executive Director, Pearl Coalition and Program Manager and VIP Coordinator, East River Clergy Policy Community Partnership
Location: Howard University School of Business Auditorium (2nd floor)
2600 Sixth Street NW, Washington, DC 20059
Metro: Shaw/Howard (green line)
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008 // CREATE THE NEXT WAVE
George Washington University, The Marvin Center (3rd floor)
9:00AM Onsite Registration / Pick up Packets
MORNING SESSIONS “PASSION MEET SKILLS” WORKSHOPS
TRACK A: 10:00 – 10:50AM
Realizing Your Dream: How to Develop Your Social Venture Plan
Ian Fisk, Executive Director of the William James Foundation and Project Director of Wall Street without Walls that hosts DC’s Annual International Social Enterprise Plan Competition
Eric McIntyre, D.C. Office of Partnership and Grants Development
Hear from DC’s own social enterprise guru, Ian Fisk, who can walk through setting up a social enterprise plan. Also Eric is the man who knows the free resources to start your nonprofit and get you more info on the Strengthening Partners Initiative.
Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from the Feds
Oliver Metzer, JD, Senior Policy Advisor of the U.S. Copyright Office
Karla Perkins, JD, Senior Staff Attorney of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Got a great idea? Learn the steps and updated laws to protect your dream from being stolen.
“Just KIM It”: How to Balance Love and Life
Tambra Stevenson, M.S., creator of KIMsense.com
Laura Kester, M.D., advisor to KIMsense.com
Is your relationship blocking your blessings? Learn the spiritual lessons and health impact on good v. bad relationships in reaching your mission.
TRACK B: 11:00 – 11:50AM
Realizing Your Dream: How to Develop Your Social Venture Plan
Ian Fisk, Executive Director of the William James Foundation and Project Director of Wall Street without Walls that hosts DC’s Annual International Social Enterprise Plan Competition
Eric McIntyre, D.C. Office of Partnership and Grants Development Hear from DC’s own social enterprise guru, Ian Fisk, who can walk through setting up a social enterprise plan. Also Eric is the man who knows the free resources to start your nonprofit and get you more info on the Strengthening Partners Initiative.
Protecting Your Ideas: Lessons from the Feds
Oliver Metzer, JD, Senior Policy Advisor of the U.S. Copyright Office
Karla Perkins, JD, Senior Staff Attorney of the U.S. Patent and Trade Office
Got a great idea? Learn the steps and updated laws to protect your dream from being stolen.
“Just KIM It”: How to Balance Love and Life
Tambra Stevenson, M.S., creator of KIMsense.com
Laura Kester, M.D., advisor to KIMsense.com
Is your relationship blocking your blessings? Learn the spiritual lessons and health impact on good v. bad relationships in reaching your mission.
Lunch on your own and Pamper Time with Warm Spirit®: 12:00 – 12:50PM
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
TRACK C: 1:00 – 1:50PM
How to Be Successful, Not Stressful
Arthuretta Martin, former Deputy Director of Small Business, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Trish Muse, Fitness/Wellness Coach, as seen in Heart and Soul Magazine
Are you bogged down by stress? Gain the benefits of health and wellness to manage your stress. Then join Arthuretta and Trish get tips on reducing stress and gain the pathway to being a successful social entrepreneur. Get a free copy of Arthuretta’s new book.
Marketing Your Cause Creatively
Alex Rampy, Social Marketing Fellow, IQ Solutions
Craig Powell, Founder and President of Spectrum Social Marketing and Communications
James Walker, Blogger of Gen Y PR Prescriptions
Are you passionate about a health, environmental, civil rights issue, but don’t know how to get the word out? Meet social marketers who can talk about developing marketing campaigns on a shoe string budget.
Funding Your Social Venture & Getting Your Financial House in Order
Joshua Humbert, founder of EnVest Foundation, finalist of the Echoing Green Fellowship
Tamara Haye, Founder & Programs Director of HAYEgirl.org and Business
Development Specialist within DC Government’s Department of Small and Local
Business Development
So you have an idea to change the community for the better, well how do you fund it? Meet Josh and Tamara who can talk to you about what investors and foundations look for and what resources available in the District to grow your social venture.
Making Your Business Green
Philip O’Neal, founder of Green DMV
Ramsay Huntley, Environment Specialist of First Environment
With the Green Initiative happening in DC, get answers on how to make your venture green to keep a competitive edge. Hear how one company is staying in the game by helping companies turn green. Win a copy of “Green Gold” book.
TRACK D: 2:00 – 2:50PM
How to Be Successful, Not Stressful
Arthuretta Martin, former Deputy Director of Small Business, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services
Trish Muse, Fitness/Wellness Coach, as seen in Heart and Soul Magazine
Are you bogged down by stress? Then join Arthuretta and Trish get tips on reducing stress and increasing wellness in work and life. Get a free copy of Arthuretta’s new book. Trish will give you tips and fun activities on how to integrate wellness into your work life.
Marketing Your Cause Creatively
Alex Rampy, Social Marketing Fellow, IQ Solutions
Craig Powell, Founder and President of Spectrum Social Marketing and Communications
James Walker, Blogger of Gen Y PR Prescriptions
Are you passionate about a health, environmental, civil rights issue, but don’t know how to get the word out? Get to know some sure fire strategies from social marketers who can talk about developing marketing campaigns on a shoe string budget.
Funding Your Social Venture & Getting Your Financial House in Order
Joshua Humbert, founder of EnVest Foundation, finalist of the Echoing Green Fellowship
Tamara Haye, Founder & Programs Director of HAYEgirl.org and Business
Development Specialist within DC Government’s Department of Small and Local
Business Development
So you have an idea to change the community for the better, well how do you fund it? Meet Josh, Eric and Tamara who can talk to you about what investors and foundations look for and what resources available in the District to grow your social venture.
Making Your Business Green
Philip O’Neal, founder of Green DMV
Ramsay Huntley, Environmental Specialist of First Environment With the Green Initiative happening in DC, get answers on how to make your venture green to keep a competitive edge. Hear how one company is staying in the game by helping companies turn green. Win a copy of “Green Gold.”
SPECIAL SESSIONS
TRACK E: 3:00 – 3:50PM
Changemakers R Us: “Dream Do It” Workshop
Mary Horan, ASHOKA Foundation’s Youth Venture
Do you know youth with great ideas but don’t know where to go to jumpstart their dream? Come to this workshop to learn about Youth Venture encouraging more youth to dream to help them think about and design sustainable ventures for social change.
Next Wave of Homeownership and Real Estate in the District (4-5PM only)
Delonte Gholston, Realtor of Long and Foster Real Estate
Do you want to get more home for your money in the District especially East of the River? But not sure what resources are available, gain hope and help from a professional who knows D.C. and learn about home buying assistance programs.
From CEO to Aspiring CEO: Lessons from the Top to the Trenches
Andrew Einhorn, MS, president and founder of OhMyGov.com Being on the top can be lonely, hear from other young CEOs how they got started and scaled their ventures.
Business and Government Career Coaching Session
Lavon Washington, MBA, Senior Business Consultant of IBM
Kitty Wooley, Management Analyst, US Department of Education
After learning from Ian Fisk on developing your plan for your venture, come to Lavon and Kitty who combined have over 20 years of experience in the federal government and corporate America to get consultation on climbing the government and/or corporate ladder and advice on your business plan.
TRACK E: 4:00 – 4:50PM
Changemakers R Us: “Dream Do It” Workshop
Mary Horan, ASHOKA Foundation’s Youth Venture
Do you know youth with great ideas but don’t know where to go to jumpstart their dream? Come to this workshop to learn about Youth Venture encouraging more youth to dream to help them think about and design sustainable ventures for social change. Learn more at http://www.genv.net/
Next Wave of Homeownership and Real Estate in the District (4-5PM only)
Delonte Gholston, Realtor of Long and Foster Real Estate Do you want to get more home for your money in the District especially East of the River? But not sure what resources are available, gain hope and help from a professional who knows D.C. and learn about home buying assistance programs.
From CEO to Aspiring CEO: Lessons from the Top to the Trenches
Andrew Einhorn, MS, President and Founder of OhMyGov.com
Being on the top can be lonely, hear from other young CEOs how they got started and scaled their ventures.
Business and Government Career Coaching Session
Lavon Washington, MBA, Senior Business Consultant with IBM
Kitty Wooley, Management Analyst, US Department of Education
After learning from Ian Fisk on developing your plan for your venture, come to Lavon and Kitty who combined have over 20 years of experience in the federal government and corporate America to get consultation on climbing the government and/or corporate ladder and advice on your business plan.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP FORUM 6:30PM
George Washington University Marvin Center Room 403
“Create the Next Wave: Role of Public Service and Politics in Reducing Poverty Locally with a Global Perspective”
Reception and Film Screening of “Unnatural Causes”
Welcome Remarks
Tambra Stevenson, founder of Creative Cause and chair of Next Wave Leadership Committee
Moderator Jessica Solomon, Chair of the DC Young Women’s Leadership Committee
Keynote Speaker Yavocka D. Young, Ward 8 Council Candidate
Featured Panel Speakers:
Sharon Grosfeld, Executive Director of DNC Women’s Leadership Forum and Former Maryland State Senator
Dr. Christine Warnke, Chair Emeritus of the DC Commission for Women and Senior Government Advisor, Hogan and Harston Law Firm
Dorinda White, Communications Director for Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-CA) office and Immediate Past President of Women in Film and Video of Washington, DC
Tara Andrews, Esq., Board Member of Running Start and Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Programs at the Coalition for Juvenile Justice
Location:
George Washington University, The Marvin Center (3rd floor)
800 21st Street, N.W. , Washington, DC 20052
Metro: Foggy Bottom (blue/orange line) http://gwired.gwu.edu/marvincenter
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 // SPREAD THE WAVE
Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, DC
Spiritual Address:“Will you be the next wave? Continue the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King”
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Special Address from Pastor Charles SmithReception following
Location:
Shiloh Baptist Church
1500 Ninth Street, NW (9 and P St)
Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Shaw/Howard (green line)
http://www.shilohbaptist.org
