October 30, 2025
The Sisterhood Initiative and Sisters in Color invite you all to attend our SI Salon on November 6th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, where we will host Vanessa Priya Daniel—an author, organizer, and award-winning leader for racial and gender justice. With twenty-five years of experience in social justice movements as a labor and community organizer and funder, Vanessa brings a wealth of knowledge and insight. Her first book, Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning (Random House, 2025), offers powerful perspectives on leadership and equity.
Vanessa founded and served for 17 years as executive director of the Groundswell Fund, a leading funder of women of color-led grassroots community and electoral organizing. She is a recipient of the Smith College Medal, was named one of fifteen “Influencers” changing the nonprofit world by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and recognized by Inside Philanthropy as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful Players in Philanthropy.” Her writings have appeared in The New York Times and other prominent publications.
This event will feature a moderated dialogue with Vanessa Daniel, providing deep insights into her work and the themes of Unrig the Game. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Vanessa at the end of the discussion, making it a valuable space for meaningful engagement around systems change, leadership, and collective power.
Important Notes:
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This is a FREE event but tickets are limited
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Open to UW students, faculty, and staff only.
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UW ID will be required at the door.
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There will be a reception after the event with free food, and a chance to win a signed copy of Vanessa Daniels book!
This in-person event will be held at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theatre (ECT) on November 6th from 5:00-7:00PM. Doors open at 4:30pm.
Reserve your ticket here: EVENTBRITE RSVP
