New City Neighbors Interactive Panels
Let’s learn from leaders in the community
We’re excited to host another opportunity to learn and grow together as a community. Our yearly panel event highlights the lived experiences and insights of individuals from within the community, offering a valuable chance to listen, reflect, and connect. Come ready to engage: ask questions, meet the panelists, and join in meaningful conversations that enrich us all. Check out our previous topics below!
Previous Interactive Panels at New City Neighbors:
Leaders in Good Food- Sexism & Racism in the Food System
How is sexism present in our food system today?
Have you experienced racism or sexism in your line of work related to the food system?
What is the difference between a food desert, food sovereignty, and food apartheid?
What advice would you give someone to be involved in creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive food system?
LGBTQ+ Leaders
What resistance or difficulties have you encountered in your job being openly Queer?
What made you decide to be open about your sexual orientation and / or gender identity?
Describe the ways in which you connect your work, volunteerism, and hobbies with the LGBTQ+ community.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be openly Queer in their workspace or professional circle for the first time?
Leaders in Good Food- Equity in the Food System
In what ways can we promote and enhance connections within the food system?
How does food insecurity impact marginalized communities?
How can individuals and communities contribute to creating a more equitable food system?
What are you doing now to bring people’s attention to the issues in the food system?
Indigenous Leaders- The Intersection of Food & Culture
How do you define food sovereignty and its importance to Indigenous people groups, based on your experience?
What barriers do you currently see for indigenous peoples as it relates to health, healthy food access, and enjoying culturally relevant foods?
What drives your passions in your work?
What parts of your culture have shaped or are shaping you the most?
What advice can you give to people who want to learn more about native culture and food?
Neighborhood Leaders- Cultivating Community
What is a challenge the Creston community faces, and how have you/your organization mobilized local assets to address that challenge?
What strategies have you found most effective in identifying hidden or
underutilized community assets?
How do you build trust across diverse interest groups within a neighborhood?
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in community
development or asset-based work?