Juneteenth
Economic Empowerment & Laying the Foundations Summit
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:30 pm
–Pacific8:00 pm
Economic Empowerment & Laying the Foundations Summit
June 10, 2025 6:30 PM
June 10, 2025 8:00 PM
America/Los_Angeles
304 N. 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
AACSA’s Economic Empowerment Panel will feature Leaders in the community, corporation, foundations, and nonprofits, to talk about the impact of Juneteenth, technology, DEI, housing, higher education, nonprofits, and foundations to engage the community in a powerful conversation!Join us for an important conversation on economic equity and community impact featuring guest speaker Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. This timely discussion will be followed by a dynamic panel featuring: Allan Madoc, Director, San Jose – Knight Foundation, Camille Llanes-Fontanilla, MPA, Vice President, Silicon Valley Programs – Sobrato Philanthropies, Lynell Bevels, VP, Community Lending Manager – Umpqua Bank, Maria Garcia, Vice President, Strategy & Programs – The Health Trust, Moses Zapien, Executive Vice President, Community Action, Initiatives and Policy – Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Together, these leaders will explore bold strategies for building inclusive economies and fostering long-term community well-being.
About this event
AACSA’s Economic Empowerment Panel will feature Leaders in the community, corporation, foundations, and nonprofits, to talk about the impact of Juneteenth, technology, DEI, housing, higher education, nonprofits, and foundations to engage the community in a powerful conversation!Join us for an important conversation on economic equity and community impact featuring guest speaker Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. This timely discussion will be followed by a dynamic panel featuring: Allan Madoc, Director, San Jose – Knight Foundation, Camille Llanes-Fontanilla, MPA, Vice President, Silicon Valley Programs – Sobrato Philanthropies, Lynell Bevels, VP, Community Lending Manager – Umpqua Bank, Maria Garcia, Vice President, Strategy & Programs – The Health Trust, Moses Zapien, Executive Vice President, Community Action, Initiatives and Policy – Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Together, these leaders will explore bold strategies for building inclusive economies and fostering long-term community well-being.
Speakers & guests

Alphonso David
President & CEO

Maria Garcia
Vice President, Strategy & Programs

Camille Llanes-Fontanilla, MPA
Vice President, Silicon Valley Programs

Allan Madoc
San Jose Director

Moses Zapien
Executive VP, Community Action, Initiatives and Policy

Lynell Bevels
Community Lending Manager

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