Join us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time Kansas City community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win”.

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Joanne Collins Political Adviser and Community Volunteer

Respected comminity leader, Joanne Collins, sits down with Executive Director, Emiel Cleaver, to talk about her years of service as the first African American woman elected to serve on the KCMO City Council- a position she held for 17 years until retiring in 1991. She will also speak candidly about her experiences in banking, insurance, finance, politics and beyond.