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Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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Building an Inclusive Space
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Laura Salveson, formerly Director of Facilities and Guest Services, and Karyn
Sciortino Johnson, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager, discuss ways
in which McKnight Foundation strives to be inclusive for staff, guests, and people
working in the Foundation office. The presentation will include some of the thought
and design process that went into renovation of the Foundation’s new office space,
as well as the ways in which inclusion and equity are embedded in the day-to-day
work of the foundation.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity')
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Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM
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Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure
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Persistent gaps in health, education, and civic participation are not failures of
community behavior; they are the predictable consequence of systems built without
the people most affected. serve. Participants will leave with sharper language for
distinguishing community engagement from community governance and a clearer
sense of how co-design can build civic infrastructure in their own contexts.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'co-design')
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May 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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PossAbilities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand.
PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to
contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and
consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible?
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This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical
Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand
management (TDM) can help achieve them.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers
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This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing
Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer
Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
initiatives.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education
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Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover
how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and
adopting an equitable calendar.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center
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The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving
the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social
environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering
a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive
well-being among our participants.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections
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In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that
shaped their equity work over the past year.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Nov 12, 2025 12:00 PM
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Meeting the Moment: Community Led Systems Change
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This session centers on translating community priorities into actionable systems
change by activating state decision makers, partners, and advocates.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Oct 08, 2025 12:00 PM
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From Cradle to Career: Driving Lasting Change for Rochester's Youth
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Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide initiative focused on improving educational
outcomes for every child and young adult in Rochester by reimagining how
organizations work together. Through data-driven strategies and cross-sector
partnerships, we bring together schools, nonprofits, businesses, and families to work
collectively toward measurable results. In this talk, I’ll share how our initiative
functions, highlight the dedicated work groups driving our progress, and explore the
impact of our collaborative approach.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update
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The update intends to build on all the great work already underway in
Rochester, the learnings we have made to-date, and an understanding of changes
impacting our community. Most importantly, it will lean into what is unique about
Rochester, home to the #1 hospital in the world, centering on our brand as
America’s City for Health.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'community engagement', 'ACH', 'key', 'diversity', 'Education')
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Jul 09, 2025 12:00 PM
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Disability Rights
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Along with several other organizations in Rochester, The Arc Minnesota, Ability
Building Community, the City of Rochester, and Workforce Development Inc. are
hosting a Disability Summit this July in honor of Disability Pride Month. This will be
Rochester's first-ever Disability Summit. The July Equity Series will serve as the first
session, covering disability justice concepts and how disability rights and supports
have evolved, both nationally and in Minnesota. This will include examining models of
disability, relevant legislation on disability, and examining disability advocacy and
history relevant to Rochester.
OUR PRESENTERS
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'disability', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Jun 11, 2025 12:00 PM
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Breaking Down to Build Up
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As Bridges to the Built Environment enters its next phase, discover practical strategies to build more inclusive teams and address workplace bias; starting from where you are.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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May 14, 2025 12:00 PM
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Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting
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This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of participatory budgeting as a
tool for community engagement and working toward more equitable and efficient
public spending. We will dig into challenges, ways to design for equity, and best
practices.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Apr 09, 2025 12:00 PM
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Addressing Student and Family Homelessness through Collaborative Partnerships
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During the 2024-2025 school year to date, Rochester Public Schools has identified 387 students experiencing homelessness. Learn how Olmsted County, Rochester Public Schools and others are addressing youth and family homelessness in RPS and across Olmsted County by aligning goals, leveraging resources and expertise to respond to this complex community challenge.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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