EVENT CALENDAR
The Impact Collective routinely offers events that help our community take action to close the racial wealth gap.
Upcoming Events & Programs
The events below are open to our full community of champions, partners, workshop alumni, and those who are just learning about our work.

Open to everyone.
Logistics
Friday, Apr 4, 12 – 1 PM ET
Via Zoom
About the Event
Join us for a compelling conversation with sociologist, professor, and author Rachel Sherman, whose groundbreaking research explores the hidden emotional and social dynamics of wealth and privilege. In her critically acclaimed book Uneasy Street: The Anxieties of Affluence, Sherman examines how affluent individuals navigate the contradictions of privilege, identity, and societal expectations. Her work offers an in-depth look at how wealth is experienced, justified, and reconciled within broader structures of inequality.
This conversation will delve into how class, culture, and identity intersect to shape both personal experiences and systemic inequities. Sherman will explore how these dynamics influence ongoing efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive society. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a leading sociologist and gain valuable insights into the complexities of affluence and its role in perpetuating or dismantling inequality.
Guest Speaker
Rachel Sherman is a talented author and cultural critic known for her insightful exploration of contemporary society. Her acclaimed book, Uneasy Street: The Anxieties of Affluence, delves into the lives of affluent individuals, examining the complexities and emotional nuances that come with wealth. Through her engaging prose, Rachel sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges and vulnerabilities faced by the privileged, making her work both thought-provoking and relatable.
In addition to her writing, Rachel has contributed to various publications, including The New York Times and The Atlantic, where she shares her keen observations on social issues and personal narratives. With a background in sociology, Rachel's unique perspective allows her to navigate the intersections of class, culture, and identity with depth and nuance.

Open to everyone.
Logistics
Friday, May 2, 12 – 1 PM ET
Via Zoom
About the Event
TBA
Guest Speaker
Janine Firpo is a writer, angel investor, impact investor, and social entrepreneur. In 2017 Janine left a 35-year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial investments. For almost 10 years, she has been on a personal mission to invest all of her money in alignment with her values, co-founding Invest for Better. In partnership with over 40 female financial experts, she wrote "Activate Your Money", a book supporting women transform their relationship with money and simultaneously create a better world.

Open to everyone.
Logistics
Friday, Jun 6, 12 – 1 PM ET
Via Zoom
About the Event
TBA
Guest Speaker
Tynesha McHarris is co-founder of the Black Feminist Fund (BFF), who's mission is to significantly increase the resources available to Black feminist movements globally, contributing to strengthening their sustainability and resilience.The BFF is an unprecedented funding mechanism connecting Black women donors to grassroots Black feminist organizations, groups and collectives. The fund supports grassroots Black feminist organizations working in Africa, the Americas and Europe.

Open to everyone.
Logistics
Friday, Sep 5, 12 – 1 PM ET
Via Zoom
About the Event
TBA
Guest Speaker
Jason Ray is President and Chief Investment Officer of Zenith Wealth Partners, with a mission to deliver objective advice and education that creates financial success for their clients. Their flexible approach is customized for each client and sets us apart from other sources of financial advice. Jason and his teams work is motivated by pervasive racial wealth injustice, addressing this by inspiring action towards wealth and other goals in the communities they serve.

Open to white women with class privilege.
Logistics
Spring 2026
Session dates & locations TBA.
Session dates & locations TBA.
About the Event
An in-person weekend retreat 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.
Facilitators
TBA

Open to white men with class privilege.
Logistics
Spring 2026
Session dates & locations TBA.
Session dates & locations TBA.
About the Event
This workshop series will guide you from awareness to action, empowering you to align your financial resources more with your social justice minded values. Within a community of other white men, you'll explore the implications of race and money in your life and plan new financial actions. Through videos, readings, group discussions, 1-1 coaching, and personal reflection you’ll gain tools to make a tangible impact and promote racial and economic equity.
Facilitators
TBA

Open to all CLTV community members and their partners.
Logistics
Spring 2026
Session dates & locations TBA.
Session dates & locations TBA.
About the Event
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.
Facilitators
TBA
CLTV Intensive Workshop
(Open to those in the Boston-area who identify as white women with class privilege. Learn more about why we focus on this identity and how we define it on our website or via an upcoming information session.)
Workshop Schedule
9 Sessions
Registration Deadline: TBA
Workshop Begins: TBA
Cohort Schedule
TBA
The Intensive Workshop—CLTV’s flagship program—is a 9-session course that brings together small cohorts of 6-12 white women with class privilege. The workshop culminates with participants drafting and adopting individual, cohort, and family action commitments and strives to foster an alumni community that endures after the workshop’s completion.
Past Events
- Couples Workshop with Ethan Kerr
- Wealth, Wellbeing, and Identity with Katya Smyth
- Place-Based Investing to Close the Wealth Divide with Deborah Frieze
- Finding Ourselves: The Lineage of White Women & Racial Justice with Liz Aeschlimann
- Surviving a Bear Attack: Strategies for Difficult Conversations About Race with Ken Rogers

Our mission is to close the racial wealth gap by organizing, educating, and activating people with wealth to leverage their influence and affluence within a diverse and connected community.
A grassroots non-profit organization located on stolen Massachusett, Pawtucket, and Wampanoag land, now known as Boston, Massachusetts.
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