Brian Niiya


In this episode we connect with Brian Niiya, the Content Director of Densho. Brian shares the beginnings of Densho, interviewing and documenting Japanese Americans who were incarcerated following executive Order 9066.  As we are 30 years beyond the start of...

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Taryn Palumbo


In this episode we connect with Taryn Palumbo, Executive Director of Orange County Grantmakers. Taryn is our partner in producing this series, curating the list of incredible guests, and leading the charge to share these conversations about equity in practice....

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Keith Swayne and Anne Swayne-Keir


In this episode we connect with Keith Swayne and Anne Swayne-Keir of the Swayne Family Foundation. Our conversation explores how philanthropy aides in creating equity in community beyond writing checks. They share the importance of multi-generational viewpoints when it comes...

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Natalie J. Graham


In this episode we connect with Natalie Graham, Director of the Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation at California State University, Fullerton. Originally from the South, Natalie talks about the potential for Black culture and Black voices in Fullerton and throughout...

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Lindsey Spindle and Erin Samueli


In this episode we connect with Lindsey Spindle and Erin Samueli of the Samueli Foundation, a philanthropic organization in Orange County, to discuss the foundation's efforts to create and increase equity and support social justice throughout their community. We discuss...

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Carlos Perea


In this episode we connect with Carlos Perea, Director of the Harbor Institute for Immigrant and Economic Justice. Carlos shares his story of immigrating to the US at age fourteen, the journey across the border and the challenging transition to...

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