You’re Invited to the Oakland Reimagining & Redesigning Forum.
Will we see you there?
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Will we see you there? 〰️
Creative Reaction Lab is thrilled to host a series of Reimagining and Redesigning Forums, with our remarkable Founder, President and CEO Antionette Carroll spearheading the discussions as our moderator. These in-depth dialogues promise to be a breeding ground for profound thought exchange, meaningful relationships, and shared inspiration. Our aim is to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere for impassioned advocates of Redesigners for Justice like you, nurtured through stimulating discourse and pooled wisdom.
In these discussions, our focus will be on addressing two fundamental yet pertinent queries that resonate across all our professions and pursuits: (1) Which sectors require a reinvention or redesign to cultivate greater inclusivity, equity, and fairness? (2) Could you share examples of successful implementation of equity, specifically in the context of co-creating a benevolent and civil society? Our dialogue will throw light on the friction and potential justice-rooted opportunities within our immediate communities, sectors, and industries to envisage a society that's just and liberating. As a final point, the insights gleaned from these discussions will fuel the progress and expansion of our emerging umbrella organization: the Institute of Equitable Design and Justice.
Select cities will feature additional special guest speakers.
Quotes From Some of Our Previous Attendees
“I think sometimes we’re seeing the progress, and we see it’s slow, and it’s small things like you’re talking about, and we ignore them because the problem is huge; but we have to take those moments of joy because at least it’s something, something’s changing.”
“Having the ability to have access and choice, is part of equity.”
“Inclusion is about process, equity is about outcomes.”
Featured Speakers
ABOUT ANTIONETTE D. CARROLL
Antionette Carroll is the Founder, President and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab and the newly created Institute of Equitable Design and Justice. Within this role, Antionette has pioneered an award-winning form of creative problem solving called Equity-Centered Community Design and a new leadership model called Redesigner for Justice. Antionette is an Aspen Institute Civil Society Fellow, Roddenberry Fellow, Echoing Green Global Fellow, TED Fellow, ADCOLOR Innovator, SXSW Community Service Honoree, Camelback Ventures Fellow, and Essence Magazine Woke 100. Antionette has been featured in several books and dozens of podcasts. Antionette is a civic and equity design coach and international speaker. When she is not working (which as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur usually equals never), she is watching science fiction, action, and anime shows/films, attending her children’s performances and shows, and adding to her shoe, jewelry, clothing, home decor box, etc. collections.
About our Featured Guest Speaker: Mai-Ling Garcia
Mai-Ling Garcia, Digital Director for the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins, leverages more than 15 years of experience working in cities, digital innovation, and public service to lead the Center’s Digital practice and bring innovative digital solutions to cities across the globe.
The former Head of Digital Strategy and Engagement for the City and County of San Francisco and architect of the City of Oakland’s first Digital Service Team, Mai-Ling’s passion for creating innovative and efficient digital solutions that drive social impact has guided her work throughout her career. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Local Government Leaders in 2017 and 2018 by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) and a Top Woman in Government Technology by State Scoop.
Her career has included serving as the e-Commerce and Marketing Manager for Back to the Roots, America’s leading organic gardening company. Mai-Ling also served as a lead researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, led work to support veterans under the U.S. Department of Labor, and served as a Senior Policy Associate for Swords to Plowshares, a leading veteran services nonprofit, where she designed training and fostered crucial dialogue on a local and national level as a community and policy advocate.
A native of California, Mai-Ling holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science in Cities from the London School of Economics.
Mai-Ling enjoys yoga, brunch, reading, and hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her partner.
Request Your Invitation
Limited seats are available. Please fill out the interest form below, and our team will follow up with the next steps (including the event location). We are looking forward to this fruitful discussion!
