Thank you!

 

In September of 2023, over 500 Goldman School alumni, faculty, staff, and community members attended the inaugural Berkeley Public Policy Conference and Alumni Gathering. The event not only showcased the diverse and groundbreaking research of the Goldman School, but also served as a platform to foster dialogue, collaborations, and mutual learning with peers and partners from the community.

We've pulled together the photo and video highlights below—and look forward to seeing you this year!

 

2023 Program Highlights

Thursday, September 7

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception featuring San Francisco City Manager Carmen Chu

(MPP '03)

Berkeley Residence Inn Ballroom & Terrace, 2121 Center Street

GSPP kicked off the conference with light refreshments, followed by a sit-down conversation between GSPP Dean David C. Wilson and San Francisco City Manager and GSPP alumna Carmen Chu.

Friday, September 8

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote: "State of the School" Address with Dean David Wilson

Pauley Ballroom, ASUC Student Union, 2495 Bancroft Way

The day began with latest news from the Goldman School of Public Policy and special guests Daniel Lurie (MPP '05), Founder and CEO of Tipping Point Community and Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Richard Lyons. 

 

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Keynote: "Funding, Translating, and Implementing: A Conversation with Foundation Presidents"

Pauley Ballroom, ASUC Student Union, 2495 Bancroft Way

The GSPP community heard from leaders in philanthropy and equity about their personal/professional journey and how they develop authentic partnerships with communities to identify issues, devise solutions, and measure impacts. The panel featured Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco Foundation, and Cathy Cha, President and CEO of The Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, in conversation with Angela Glover Blackwell, PolicyLink Founder in Residence and GSPP Professor of Practice.

 

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Banquet and Dinner Keynote: A Conversation with Jennifer Pahlka

Pauley Ballroom, ASUC Student Union, 2495 Bancroft Way

GSPP celebrated our outstanding GSPP alumni and learned from a leading pioneer about how to make government work for people in the digital age. Jennifer Pahlka is former Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the United States, founder of Code for America, and author of the new book Recoding America. She was joined in conversation by Kiran Jain, GSPP lecturer and Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Replica.