Charting Our Future: The Power of Us

Event Details:

Date: April 8-9 2025

Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Registration: https://chartingourfuture.co/

Tickets: $275 (Individual) | $1100 (Group of 8)

With workshops on policy and practice collective impact investing in communities and data-driven strategies attendees will leave with concrete tools to drive change in their organizations and communities.

Charting Our Future returns to bring together a powerful network of educators policymakers system leaders and community advocates dedicated to driving lasting change for students. Hosted by the Foundation for Tacoma Students this annual two-day conference is designed to equip participants with the tools insights and relationships needed to dismantle barriers in education and expand access to postsecondary opportunities and workforce readiness.

Taking place on April 8-9 2025 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center this year’s theme The Power of Us centers on the strength of collective action through everyday community partnerships ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

Attendees will engage in thought-provoking keynotes interactive breakout sessions and strategy-driven discussions that move beyond conversations to actionable change. This year’s lineup features two nationally recognized keynote speakers whose work challenges institutions to rethink their role in creating educational equity:

• Jeff Duncan-Andrade Ph.D. Co-Founder of Community Responsive Education has spent decades redefining the purpose of schools proving that when education prioritizes wellness equity and justice entire communities transform. His research and practice challenge outdated models and provide a blueprint for schools as centers of healing and social change.

• Erin Jones educator author of Bridges to Heal Us and former Washington State Superintendent candidate has led equity and racial healing work for over 30 years. Her expertise in leadership development cultural competency and community engagement has shaped policy and practice across the country.

Charting Our Future is an opportunity to connect strategize and build the momentum necessary to push systems forward. The conference unites professionals across sectors from K-12 and higher education to workforce development philanthropy and government ensuring that solutions are rooted in aligned investments backed by data-informed strategies and designed for lasting impact.

What You’ll Gain at Charting Our Future:

• Actionable Solutions: Walk away with practical tools and strategies to strengthen student success close equity gaps and build stronger support systems.
• High-Impact Networking: Connect with cross-sector leaders who are driving change in education policy and workforce development.
• Exclusive Insights: Learn from top experts and innovators Jeff Duncan-Andrade Ph.D. and Erin Jones whose work has shaped schools policies and entire community ecosystems.

For all questions and inquiries please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Foundation for Tacoma Students