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Welcome and Introductions

Jack Shakely, Chair, The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy
Jack H. Knott, Dean, USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Elizabeth Garrett, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Southern California

A Look Back, A Look Forward: Plenary Session

Moderator:
James M. Ferris, Director, The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy

Panelists:
Lucy Bernholz, President, Blueprint Research and Design, Inc.M
Henry A.J. Ramos, Principal, Mauer Kunst Consulting
Paul Schervish, Director, Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Boston College

Concurrent Sessions

Creating a New Generation of Philanthropists: Critical Issues in Donor Education

Moderator:
Eugene Wilson, Former Senior Vice President, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Panelists:
Melissa Berman, President & CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors
Peter Hero, President, Community Foundation of Silicon Valley
Henry A.J. Ramos, Principal, Mauer Kunst Consulting
Paul Schervish, Director, Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Boston College

Leveraging Philanthropic Assets for Public Problem Solving

Moderator:
James M. Ferris, Director, The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy

Panelists:
Lucy Bernholz, President, Blueprint Research and Design, Inc.
Dan Katzir, Managing Director, The Broad Foundation
Robert Ross, President and CEO, The California Endowment
Julia M. Stasch, Vice President, Human and Community Development, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Leading in an Era of Increased Scrutiny: Critical Issues In Philanthropy Stewardship and Public Accountability

Moderator:
Douglas Mancino, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery

Panelists:
Betsy Adler, Partner, Silk, Adler & Colvin
Jim Cordi, Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice
Adam Meyerson, President, The Philanthropy Roundtable
Gary Yates, President and CEO, The California Wellness Foundation