In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten speaks with Andrea Sáenz, President & CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, and Sol Flores, CEO of Knight Impact Partners and former Deputy Governor for the State of Illinois. Together, they explore their personal journeys, leadership experiences, and the critical role of philanthropy in driving systemic change. Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, diversity, trust-based philanthropy, and strategies for growing wealth and advancing equity in communities.

Episode Highlights

- The importance of diversity and empathy in leadership roles for women of color, especially Latinas

- Insights on trust-based philanthropy and equitable funding models

- The role of government and philanthropy in addressing systemic inequities

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