Environment, Education & Economy: the Impact of Philanthropy

Environment, Education & Economy: the Impact of Philanthropy

Publication date: 
November, 2025

General Session 

Environment, Education & Economy: the Impact of Philanthropy

Get ready for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation that dives deep into the three E's: Economy, Education, and Environment. From the perspective of funders and experts in their area, and interviewed by Kris Boyd, of THINK!, step inside the decision-making process as our dynamic panelists reveal how they identify pressing challenges and spark innovative solutions.

Whether you’re passionate about driving change in your community or intrigued by behind-the-scenes insights, this session promises a lively, candid exploration of what’s working, what’s evolving, and what’s possible when passionate funders partner for progress. Expect fresh ideas, inspiring stories, and opportunities to reimagine the future in these three essential arenas.

Don’t miss this exciting event, which will be recorded and featured on THINK, a KERA radio production.

Think is a national, talk radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe. Previous guests on the program include former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and John Kerry, actor Bryan Cranston, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Ted Cruz, Melinda Gates, author Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rev. Jesse Jackson and more.

Panelist 

Krys Boyd
Host and Managing Editor, Think from KERA 

Jeffrey Reinbold
President and CEO, National Park Foundation

Dr. Heather Wilson
President, The University of Texas at El Paso

Dr. Ray Perryman
President & CEO, The Perryman Group

 

 

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