First 5 Santa Barbara County’s Ed Talk 2025!

This virtual webinar will focus on Building Equitable Communities in an Era of Change and Uncertainty featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Manuel Pastor.

In a time marked by rapid shifts, uncertainty, and widening disparities, how can we ensure that our communities not only endure—but thrive—equitably? This webinar event will (virtually) bring together thought leaders and changemakers throughout the county to explore how we can begin to address today’s most pressing challenges.

In this webinar, you can expect:

• Insights on navigating change and disruption within our communities
• Real-world examples of solutions and practices that advance equity in education, health, and other fields
• Practical tools and inspiration to take action in your own organization and communities

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, educator, advocate, community organizer, philanthropist, student, or community member, this webinar will offer insights and strategies to help you lead with equity at the center.

Learn More About Our Keynote Speaker

Dr. Manuel Pastor is a distinguished professor and director of the Equity Research Institute at the University of Southern California, has dedicated his career to understanding the intersection of economic growth, social equity and community empowerment. In this webinar, he shares groundbreaking research, compelling stories and actionable strategies to drive meaningful change in your community.