The Role of Nonprofits in Social Change

Join us for a panel discussion at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) about the impactful roles that nonprofit organizations play in social change efforts throughout Monterey County, followed by small group discussions with the panelists about community-based initiatives and career opportunities in the robust nonprofit network in our region!

Panelists

Kathy Biala, Co-Founder & President, Asian Communities of Marina (ACOM)

Councilmember, City of Marina.

Paulette Lynch (MAIPS 85), Co-Director, Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County Susie 

Polnaszek, Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Gabriella Schlesinger-James (MBA 19), Communications Manager, Community Human Services

Moderator 

Dr. Netta Avineri, Executive Director, Middlebury Conflict Transformation Collaborative

Part of our “Social Change Series” for academic year 2025-2026.

Questions? Contact us at the Conflict Transformation Collaborative at ctc@middlebury.edu


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