The Social Impact Firm

Our latest episode is here, featuring Carla Haskins, a dedicated therapist, DEI advocate, and thought leader on healing, resilience, and purpose. Carla shares her insights on the future of DEI, how to stay engaged in social change, and why value-driven action is crucial. She dives into her work in mental health, advocacy, and education, offering a fresh perspective on navigating challenges and continuing the fight for equity. If you’re feeling exhausted by the setbacks in DEI or wondering how to push forward in meaningful ways, this episode is for you. Available on all platforms! https://lnkd.in/gX-Ev9n8 #SocialImpactPodcast #DEI #MentalHealth #Resilience #CommunityChange #SocialImpact #SocialChange #Podcast

Announcing Our Keynote Fireside Chat Speaker – David Ryan Polgar. We are excited to welcome David Ryan Polgar, Founder of?All Tech Is Human, as the Keynote Fireside Chat speaker at the 3rd Annual Social Enterprise Collective – DC on April 3, 2025, at Eaton, Washington, DC. This event is presented by Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. David is a leader in ethical technology, digital citizenship, and responsible innovation, working to ensure that technology aligns with human values and drives positive change. He will share insights on: -The intersection of technology, ethics, and social impact -How cross-sector partnerships shape responsible innovation -The future of advocacy and policy in the digital space Date: April 3, 2025 Location: Eaton - Washington DC Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g__SwiQR Join us for this important conversation on the future of tech and social impact. hashtag #SocialImpact hashtag #CollaborationForChange hashtag #TechForGood hashtag #EthicalTech hashtag #SocialEntrepreneurship hashtag #Leadership hashtag #DCEvents hashtag #Nonprofit hashtag #BusinessForGood

Announcing Our Keynote Fireside Chat Speaker – David Ryan Polgar. We are excited to welcome David Ryan Polgar, Founder of?All Tech Is Human, as the Keynote Fireside Chat speaker at the 3rd Annual Social Enterprise Collective – DC on April 3, 2025, at Eaton, Washington, DC. This event is presented by Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. David is a leader in ethical technology, digital citizenship, and responsible innovation, working to ensure that technology aligns with human values and drives positive change. He will share insights on: -The intersection of technology, ethics, and social impact -How cross-sector partnerships shape responsible innovation -The future of advocacy and policy in the digital space Date: April 3, 2025 Location: Eaton - Washington DC Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g__SwiQR Join us for this important conversation on the future of tech and social impact. #SocialImpact #CollaborationForChange #TechForGood #EthicalTech #SocialEntrepreneurship #Leadership #DCEvents #Nonprofit #BusinessForGood Steve Kirnon Pete Peterson Mahsa Zojaji Luke Phillips Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey Jerr Boschee

Announcing Our Cross-Sector Impact Panel at Social Enterprise Collective – DC How can social impact, CSR, business, and nonprofits work together to create real, measurable change with speakers Christian Richardson (She/Her), Chris Estes, A'Lelia Bundles and Ashraf Hebela, CFA. Join us at Pepperdine University’s 3rd Annual Social Enterprise Collective – DC on April 3, 2025, where an incredible lineup of leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will take the stage to discuss: -Aligning goals across industries for sustainable impact -Navigating challenges and opportunities in today’s landscape -Real-world examples of successful cross-sector collaboration -How businesses, government, and nonprofits can drive systemic change together Date: April 3, 2025 Location: Eaton - Washington DC Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g__SwiQR If you’re passionate about breaking silos, building partnerships, and driving social change, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss. Will we see you there? The Social Impact Firm Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Steve Kirnon Mahsa Zojaji Pete Peterson @socialimpactprojects @pepperdinegsep @pepperdinespp #SocialImpact #CollaborationForChange #SocialEntrepreneurship #CSR #Nonprofit #DCEvents #BusinessForGood #Leadership #Networking

Are you coming to the Social Enterprise Collective DC on 4/3? It's a great time! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g__SwiQR Pepperdine University Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Pepperdine University School of Public Policy #PepperdineUniversity #DCEvents #socialimpact #socialchange #education

Today's the day!?LA Fires: From Personal Loss to Community Resilience in Pasadena?is now live. Join our guest host?Arielle Estoria Corfee as she sits down with Bree Jensen, founder of The Social Impact Firm, who opens up about losing her family home in the Eaton fire and the challenging yet inspiring journey to rebuild. This conversation is personal, raw, and real—capturing the struggles and the strength of our?Atladeana and?Pasadena communities. https://lnkd.in/g7-DDWx7 Thank you for being a part of this conversation. Your support means everything. Listen now, and let’s heal and rebuild together.? Listen on all platforms. Subscribe to?The Dena Report?for weekly updates and resources:?https://lnkd.in/gFVn_G9c #LAFires #CommunityResilience #Pasadena #SocialImpact #TheDenaReport #eatonfire #altadena

LIVE Tomorrow! Join us as guest host @ArielleEstoria sits down with Bree Jensen, founder of The Social Impact Firm, to share her journey of loss and recovery following the Eaton fire. Discover how personal tragedy transformed into community resilience and find out how the Altadena and Pasadena communities are uniting to rebuild. Don't miss this conversation packed with insights, healing, and hope. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming updates from The Dena Report—your weekly source for resources and real stories on community rebuilding. Set your reminders and listen to the conversation tomorrow! Subscribe to The Dena Report at https://lnkd.in/gFVn_G9c #LAFires #CommunityResilience #Pasadena #SocialImpact #LiveEvent #TheDenaReport #eatonfire #altadena

The Social Impact Firm is launching The Dena Report?, a weekly digital magazine designed to keep the Eaton Fire survivor community informed, connected, and supported. We’re looking for community members, organizations, and local storytellers to help build and share this resource with the Dena community. If you have helpful links, important updates, events, or inspiring stories, we would love for you to contribute. We are also interested in volunteer writers who can help create content for the weekly newsletter or share general articles and opinion pieces as we expand.? Form here: https://lnkd.in/gKXJ9hGT Let’s come together to make information accessible, clear, and meaningful for the Dena community. Fill out the interest form below to get started. #Altadena #EatonFire #Dena #Pasadena Kathryn Barger Altadena Girls Altadena Rising Pasadena Tournament of Roses City of Pasadena Township of Altadena

We are back in DC - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy's Social Enterprise Collective on April 3rd, 2025. See you there!

The Social Impact Student Leadership program is back at John Muir HS in Pasadena. We couldn't be more honored to be with these kids during a tough time for the community. I can't wait to see the projects they come up with. #pasaden #denastrong #altadena