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YANA February Town Hall | From City Hall to Foundation Leadership: A Conversation with Maria Torres Springer ’99
Whether you're navigating the intersection of government and philanthropy, leading a nonprofit seeking foundation partnerships, or simply curious about how today's most pressing challenges are being addressed across sectors, this Town Hall is for you.
Please join us for our next Live From New York Town Hall on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:30 PM ET for an engaging fireside chat with Maria Torres Springer '99, the newly appointed President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation. The conversation will be moderated by Lisa Sun ‘00, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS and host of the GRAVITAS Podcast.
From City Hall to Foundation Leadership: A Conversation with Maria Torres Springer ‘99
This is a hybrid event! Join us in person at the Yale Club of New York City for networking and conversation or tune in via Zoom from anywhere in the world. Whether you're across the street or across the globe, we'd love to have you with us. Please register via Zoom regardless of how you plan to attend—this helps us plan for the right headcount.
Maria Torres Springer ‘99 (Featured Speaker): President, Charles H. Revson Foundation
Maria brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of public service and leadership. Most recently, she served as Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce under New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Her career includes leadership roles at Enterprise Community Partners, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation. A Yale College graduate, Maria has dedicated her career to advancing equity and opportunity in America's cities.
Lisa Sun '00 (Moderator): Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS and Host of the GRAVITAS Podcast
Lisa is an entrepreneur and leadership advocate who founded GRAVITAS, a women’s career wear brand designed to help women show up powerfully in their professional lives. Through her popular podcast, she hosts weekly conversations with successful women leaders across industries, exploring their paths to impact and influence.
We'll Explore:
--Key lessons and takeaways from Torres Springer’s time as Deputy Mayor
--How foundations can effectively partner with government
--Areas where philanthropy should—and should not—intervene
--Bold ideas that are possible now that weren't five years ago
--Her vision for the Charles H. Revson Foundation's future impact
This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights from a leader who has worked at the highest levels of city government and is now positioned to influence change through strategic philanthropy.
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