Funding Community-Initiated Projects

Innovation Round

In this Innovation Round, participants will learn about unique approaches to funding community-led initiatives and discuss strategies for finding additional support for them. 

Speakers will share examples of programs that are responsive to and lift up community and stakeholder goals. Participants will have the opportunity for direct discussion with presenters in the second half of the session.

Speakers

Mash Salehomoum

Program Manager, Vancouver, Park People

Shaquan Smith

Strategic Advisor | Planner | Program Manager, City of Seattle Parks and Recreation

Sarah Katz-Hyman

Senior Project Manager, San Francisco Parks Alliance

Rachel Banner

Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle Parks & Recreation