To close out Women's History Month, we were honored to host a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation with LISC staff and partners about women as the backbone of their communities and local economies, in large part because they are caretakers (of children and others, both within and beyond the family), and the imperative of systems change, solidarity and self-care. As LISC's Nicole Barcliff put it, “you can't think about a community thriving in a holistic manner without thinking about the role of women, and investing in women.”
In honor of Women's History Month, LISC hosted a conversation with three extraordinary women making big impact in their respective fields, breaking down systemic obstacles and helping build more equitable and resilient communities.
Our featured panelists shared insights on leading through lived experience, representing their communities in the workplace, and building foundations for women’s wellbeing.
Featured Panelists
- Holly Long (Host)
Development Officer, LISC Kansas City - Lisa Hasegawa
Regional Vice President, Western Region, NeighborWorks America - Denise St. Omer
Vice President of Grantmaking and Inclusion Initiatives, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation - Nicole Barcliff
Senior Director for Policy, Public Policy & Program Development, LISC