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The Alliance convened more than 200 community leaders, public officials, philanthropic partners, researchers, and social innovators for the inaugural Trust in Practice Summit.

This wasn’t a traditional conference. 


It was a space to practice trust through storytelling, collaboration, and shared purpose. Together, we explored the mindsets and methods behind trust-building, learned from community-rooted leaders, and laid the groundwork for new cross-sector partnerships.


What we explored.

  • Building trust through local action and shared identity

  • Translating research into practice

  • Strengthening cross-sector and cross-geography partnerships

  • Elevating narratives that shift how we see one another


Featured Voices

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Orlando Bailey

Outlier Media

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Charlie Brown

Trust for Civic Life

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Vilas Dhar

McGovern Foundation

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Arica Gonzalez

The Urban Oasis

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Neha Sahgal

Pew Research Center

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Jenn White

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