Keynote Speaker
Soledad O’Brien
Award-Winning
Journalist, Entrepreneur and Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show Matter of Fact

DATE:
October 15-16, 2023
LOCATION:
LBJ Presidential Library
& University of Texas Campus
Austin, Texas
DATE:
October 15-16, 2023
LOCATION:
LBJ Presidential Library
& University of Texas Campus
Austin, Texas
Soledad O’Brien
Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur and Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show Matter of Fact

The National Summit on Period Poverty Inaugural Gathering
Program
DAY1
Sunday, October 15
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Dignity Grows Executive Session
LBJ School of Public Affairs, Room 3.122
Dignity Grows National Leadership Council and national leaders only.
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Summit Check-in
LBJ School of Public Affairs Lobby
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
In Perspective: Building Movements and Making Change
LBJ School of Public Affairs, Room 3.124
From Dream to Vision to Action: reimagining the landscape of Period Poverty
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
LBJ School of Public Affairs Lobby
Hosted by Austin Dignity Grows Chapter
DAY2
Monday, October 16
9:00 am
Optional VIP Tours of the LBJ Presidential Library
Meet at front entrance
10:00 am – 11:00 am
We Are Every Woman
Thompson Conference Center 3.102
Dynamic panelists reflect on the endemic, intimate, and critical nature of this long-stigmatized crisis and the ripple effects on families and communities
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Networking Break
11:15 am – 11:30 am
Special Announcement
Thompson Conference Center 3.102
Dignity Grows releases the results of our groundbreaking national survey
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where Period Poverty Lives
Thompson Conference Center 3.102
Expert panelists illustrate the journey from community conscience to actionable change through their unique nonprofit, corporate, and direct service perspectives
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Boxed Lunches & Networking
Thompson Conference Center 3.108
Please allow ample time to walk to the LBJ Presidential Library, via the VIP access route. Enter through the marked door at the LBJ School for Public Affairs.
1:20 pm – 1:30 pm
Intermezzo: It’s a Human Issue
Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium, LBJ Presidential Library
All are asked to be seated by 1:20 pm.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Keynote: Where Dignity Grows, Women & Girls Thrive
Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium, LBJ Presidential Library
Soledad O’Brien issues a rousing call to action: the growing movement to make systemic change and the stories of the women, families, and communities empowered through change
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Networking Break
Keynote-only guests are invited to meet Soledad O’Brien as you exit.
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
In Perspective: Profiling Presidential Leadership
Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium, LBJ Presidential Library
Two leading presidential historians discuss how successful social movements achieve their goals and the decisive role American Presidents play in those movements
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Special Announcement: Changing the Cycle of Period Poverty
Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium, LBJ Presidential Library
Dignity Grows outlines a revolutionary plan to cut Period Poverty in America
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Taking Action: Dignity Grows Packing Party
Upper Lobby
As the Summit adjourns, participate in a signature Dignity Grows hygiene tote Packing Party to support women and girls in Austin
4:30 pm
Optional Exclusive After-Hours VIP Tours of the LBJ Presidential Library
The National Summit on Period Poverty Inaugural Gathering
Speakers

Soledad O’Brien
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur and Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show Matter of Fact

Congresswoman Grace Meng
HONORARY SUMMIT CHAIR
Menstrual Equity for All Act

Jeannie Infante Sager
MODERATOR
Director, Women’s Philanthropy Institute, Indiana University

Pamela Benson Owens
MODERATOR & SPEAKER
CEO, Six Square; President & CEO, Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc.

Dr. Daphne Bazile
Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bon Secours

Mollie Bowman
Campaign Director & Chief of Staff, More Perfect

JR DeShazo
Dean, LBJ School of Public Affairs

Mary-Jane Foster
CEO & President, Interval House

Jill Grossman
Director, Women’s Philanthropy and Affinities, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond

Texas Representative Donna Howard

Jason Jakubowski
Chair, Policy Education & Advocacy Committee, Feeding America

Mark Atwood Lawrence
Director, LBJ Presidential Library and Museum

Chastity Lord
President & CEO, Jeremiah Program

Bee Moorehead
Executive Director, Texas Impact

Kate Peoples
Lead Facilitator, National Alliance for Eating Disorders

Jerrell Starling
Social Emotional Learning Instructor; Founder, Heroes in Training

Meme Styles
President & Founder, Measure

Mark K. Updegrove
President & CEO, LBJ Foundation; Presidential Historian, ABC News

Jessica Zachs
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Dignity Grows Inc.

Jennifer Tolman
President & Chief Operating Officer, Dignity Grows Inc.

Jesse Bailey
Senior Advisor, Strategy & Growth, Dignity Grows Inc.
Registration
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The National Summit on Period Poverty Inaugural Gathering
TRAVEL INFO
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Approx. 15 minutes to hotel;
Approx.14 minutes to LBJ Presidential Library
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been secured for October 15-17 at:
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
1900 University Avenue, Austin
The National Summit on Period Poverty Inaugural Gathering
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This Summit is made possible through generous contributions to our Fund for Strategic Growth.
Special thanks to:
Anonymous
Grace Brandt
Judith Zachs
The Savin Family Fund
Joyce Mandell
Gayle, Steven, Alyssa & Lily Temkin
