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Kat Rosqueta, Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and Senior Fellow at Wharton’s Center for Leadership & Change Management, will interview Dr. R. Jisung Park, Assistant Professor at SP2 and Wharton and author of Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming […]
Learn more about our Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Social Policy, and Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership degree programs. We will also discuss dual degree options in conjunction with other schools at Penn, part-time study options for working professionals, and financial aid information. SP2 Admissions and program staff will be on-hand […]
This year’s Hallmark program explores how artificial intelligence intersects with Dr. King's Dream. 5:30 Reception, 6:00 Program begins. This year’s Hallmark program explores how artificial intelligence — one of the most transformative technologies of our time — can be guided by the ethical imperatives Dr. King championed: equity, compassion, and shared humanity. We will explore […]
Hear from SP2 faculty member Ioana Marinescu, PhD, as she discusses her class on AI and social policy, an interactive model she co-developed to predict how AI will affect wages, jobs, and the overall economy, as well as her role on Anthropic’s Economic Advisory Council.
Secondary data offers powerful opportunities for research—but it also comes with constraints. How can scholars push beyond these limitations? Join experts Millan AbiNader, PhD, MSW, Laurie Graham, PhD, MSW, and Julie Kafka, PhD, MPH for a dynamic discussion on innovative methods for analyzing intimate partner violence-related fatalities using the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
Where we live matters. This panel explores the geography of well-being: how neighborhood infrastructure, environmental justice, urban design, and housing access shape physical and mental health. We'll look at how place-based policies can foster or undermine equitable outcomes — and how communities reclaim agency over space. With Millan AbiNader & Alice Xu
This event takes a deep dive into health as a cornerstone of well-being. From mental health to public health systems, the panel will explore how health policy reflects our political priorities and ethical commitments. With interdisciplinary voices from social work, public health, and policy, this conversation will assess the challenges and innovations shaping health equity […]
Climate change is not only an environmental issue—it is a profound social justice challenge that impacts the health, safety, and economic security of communities, especially those already facing systemic inequities. This session will explore climate justice as a social impact imperative, focusing on how nonprofits can lead in building resilience and advancing equity through their […]
The Workshop on “Intergenerational Collaboration to Promote Multilateralism in Evolving International Policy and Project Landscape” aims to discuss the evolving landscape and potential futures of international development shaped by UN80 reports and transformations as well as Member States engagements. As we have marched over 2/3 of our way towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]