We Are
Transformational
Together
Conversations that Spark Change
Welcome to We Are Transformational Together — SVPI’s Fireside Chats that feature visionary conversations with movement leaders, change-makers, and innovators from around the globe. Hosted by CEO Ciara Garcia, these dialogues explore the transformative power of community, delving into place-based approaches, systems change initiatives, and the collective impact of philanthropy.
Join us as we uncover inspiring stories and ideas that drive meaningful change, amplifying the potential of collaboration to create lasting impact.
Fireside Chat — Dr. Michael McAfee
In this candid and energizing Fireside Chat, Dr. Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink, shares his perspective on what it means to lead with love, build collective power, and use equity as a guiding framework for systemic change. Together, Ciara and Michael explore how philanthropy and community-centered leadership can fuel a more just and inclusive future.
Equity is about designing a nation that works for everyone.
— Dr. Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink
Fireside Chat — Anne Mosle
In the first episode of SVPI’s Fireside Chat series, CEO Ciara Garcia sits down with Anne Mosle—Vice President at the Aspen Institute, founder and executive director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute, and co-chair of the Aspen Forum on Women and Girls—for a powerful conversation on leadership, equity, and social change. Anne reflects on the origins of Ascend and its continued work to create opportunity for families through a bold, multi-generational approach.
Imagine the world if we flip the script from mission chasing money…what if money was fueling mission?
— Anne Mosle, Founder and Executive Director of Ascend at the Aspen Institute