Join us for an insightful Collective Conversation with Betty Francisco, CEO of the Boston Impact Initiative (BII). Under Betty's leadership, BII has been at the forefront of closing the racial wealth divide by investing in entrepreneurs of color and community-controlled real estate. In 2022, BII launched its second integrated capital fund, a $20 million initiative aimed at supporting enterprises owned by entrepreneurs of color and preventing displacement through community-owned real estate investments.

Betty will share insights from her extensive experience in impact investing and community leadership, discussing how BII's innovative approach blends financial, social, and political capital to foster economic and racial justice. This conversation will delve into examples from BII's portfolio that exemplify the transformative power of integrated capital and explore actionable strategies for impact investors to work alongside organizations that are building a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable economy.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader dedicated to creating systemic change and empowering communities of color.

Betty Francisco joined as CEO of Boston Impact Initiative (BII) in 2021. She is a business executive, impact investor and community leader with more than 24 years of experience. She is known as a powerful convener and changemaker. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Boston and the Boston Business Journal named her as a 2020 Power 50 – Extraordinary Year Extraordinary People honoree.

She is the co-founder of Amplify Latinx, a social venture that’s building Latino economic and political power in Massachusetts. Before joining BII, Betty was the General Counsel at Compass Working Capital where she oversaw its legal affairs, compliance, and risk management. She serves on the Boards of Directors of The Boston Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Roxbury Community College. Betty obtained her JD and MBA from Northeastern University, and BA in History from Bard College.

Join us for an insightful Collective Conversation with Tuti B. Scott, a renowned advocate for gender lens investing and women’s leadership. Tuti, founder of Changemaker Strategies, will lead a powerful discussion on Moving from Knowledge to Action. Drawing from her decades-long career in women’s leadership, philanthropy, and gender equity, Tuti will share her journey in developing a gender lens mandate and discuss why it is vital for all women to take charge of their financial power.

This conversation will explore practical steps needed to transition from knowledge to action in philanthropy and investing, with a particular emphasis on the importance of women entering the financial arena and for funding women of color efforts. The event will also touch on how investing with intention through a gender and racial justice lens can address economic security.

An in-person weekend retreat in November is the cornerstone of a 3-part series that will guide you from awareness to action and empower you to align your resources with your values. Within a community of white women dedicated to learning together, explore the complexities of race and money—and how to drive action. Through a range of modalities, including historical and contextual learnings, group dialogue and personal reflection, you’ll gain tools to make a tangible impact and promote equity.

Join this transformative experience for support, accountability, and a shared vision for a more just society.

Sara Narva is a dynamic educator and facilitator dedicated to creating environments that foster collaborative, embodied, and impactful learning. She prioritizes integrating theory with the personal experience, transforming challenging content into accessible material. For over 20 years, Sara’s approach to teaching about race, class, and gender ensures that participants absorb new information and apply it in their daily lives. 

Imagine a world where your resources do more than just grow—they ignite change. When couples are aligned, their money can do just that. Impact Collective founder, Julia Johannsen, and Breaking the Mold co-founder, Ethan Kerr, will team up for this special 3-part workshop experience, open to couples of all races, orientations and backgrounds. The workshop will offer a unique opportunity for couples to explore some of the challenges and opportunities of aligning their money with their values. We will explore our relationship dynamics through lenses of race and gender, and consider some of the implications for our partnerships, our money, and our impact on the world.

Ethan Kerr is founder of Breaking the Mold and has served as a facilitator, coach, and educator focused on equity and inclusion. Bringing 20 years of experience, Ethan consults with medical systems, businesses, universities, and organizations, guiding leaders to align their behavior and institutions with their values. Ethan has partnered with clients including Harvard Medical School, the Nature Conservancy, and Milton Academy, among many others.