Greening the Future

Join us for a timely conversation exploring how communicators, mission-driven organizations, and local institutions are shaping a more sustainable, resilient Detroit. This joint panel brings together leaders from corporations, nonprofit and civic organizations who are actively working to educate the public, elevate sustainability initiatives, and improve the health of Detroit’s ecosystem.

Attendees will hear firsthand how communications strategy, public engagement, and cross-sector collaboration are accelerating environmentally focused projects across the city and surrounding communities. The discussion will highlight how storytelling, partnerships, and community activation can drive measurable impact – and how communicators can play a more intentional role in advancing this work.

Plus, be there for an exciting announcement: the winner of the $3 million Sustainable Cities Challenge will be revealed. This innovative program, created through a partnership between the City of Detroit, Challenge Works, and the World Resources Institute, and funded by the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), aims to transform urban freight movement in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Location: TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202

Format: In-person panel discussion with moderated Q&A

Moderator
ANDREA KENSKI
Communications & PR Supervisor, The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division

Panelists:
MARIA GALARZA
Deputy Director –Office of Sustainability, City of Detroit
DANIELLE TODD
Executive Director and Founder, Make Food Not Waste
CURT MCALLISTER
Corporate Communications Manager, Toyota Motor North America
DON JANUSZEK
Principal Supervisor, Environmental, DO & Gas Matrix Services, DTE Energy

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