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Powering Social Change: A Framework for Driving Meaningful Impact

When
Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Location
Zoom

Registration

ATD Nebraska Member
ATD Twin Cities Member
Members
Non-members – $29.00
Not-for-profit agency

In a world where change feels constant and hope can feel hard to hold onto, talent development professionals are being asked to do more than ever - develop resilient teams, navigate uncertainty, and equip their people to lead through complexity. But the leadership playbooks of the past weren't built for this moment. In this engaging virtual workshop, social change leader, author, and keynote speaker Catherine Alonzo introduces the framework from her newly released book, The Changemaker's Toolkit: How to Power Social Change in a World That Needs Hope. Drawing on more than a decade of work alongside some of the most influential movements of our time Catherine shares four powerful tools every changemaker needs: Vision, Action, Values, and Conviction.

Participants will learn how to:

Define a clear vision for the change they want to drive in their organizations and communities
Build systems and teams oriented for action rather than burnout
Identify and lead from core values to minimize friction and increase effectiveness
Cultivate the conviction needed to keep going when the path forward feels uncertain

Meet The Speaker

Catherine Alonzo is a social change leader, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to create a kinder and more equitable world. She is the author of The Changemaker's Toolkit: How to Power Social Change in a World That Needs Hope and the co-founder and CEO of Javelina, a branding, marketing, and advocacy agency that helps organizations and campaigns craft powerful stories to drive systemic change. Throughout her career, Catherine has contributed to some of the most transformative movements of our time, increasing minimum wages, expanding transportation networks, and safeguarding the environment. She also consults directly for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and foundations to advance their social impact by applying the framework in The Changemaker's Toolkit. Through her podcast, How to Change the World, Catherine offers insights, tools, and inspiration for changemakers committed to creating meaningful impact. Her work centers on a core belief: when leaders and teams align their decisions with their core values, they reduce friction, strengthen connection, and unlock their fullest capacity to drive lasting change.