2023 RAISE Texas Summit


On March 2 and 3, RAISE Texas and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas hosted the 2023 RAISE Texas Summit, focusing on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” The summit also celebrated the 15th anniversary of RAISE Texas. These two days brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Enjoy our Report on Insights from the 2023 Summit here. Speaker bios are here.
Enjoy our Report on Insights from the 2023 Summit here. Speaker bios are here.
Summit Presentations (* = slides)
- Opening Keynote: Making the Case for a More Connected and Equitable Financial Ecosystem
Dr. Tiffany Manuel, TheCaseMade - Closing Keynote: Connected to Effect Change
Tim Shaw, The Aspen Institute - Understanding the Current Economy in Texas *
Pia Orrenius, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Connecting with Stories to Change Policies
Kseniya Benderskaya, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Regan Gruber-Moffit, St. David's Foundation
Jerry Hawkins, Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation - Connecting Texans with Digital Equity *
Marycruz De Leon, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Amando Cantu, CARDBoard Project
Francella OChillo, Next Century Cities - Financial Coaching, Counseling & Crisis Assistance *
Marina Garcia, RAISE Texas
Dusti Young, GreenPath Financial Wellness
Cathy Barker, Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
Erica Leos, Foundation Communities - Creating Effective Feedback Loops *
Valerie Threlfall, Listen4Good - Data for Storytelling Workshop
Dr. Tiffany Mauel, TheCaseMade - Strength-Based Communications Workshop *
Dulari Gandhi, D.Gani Communications - Innovations in Financial Services
Frank Santoni, Credit Mountain
Stacy Armijo, Amplify Credit Union
Nestor Solari, Sigo Seguros Auto Insurance
Joe Velazquez, Bank of America - Innovations in Fines, Fees and Financial Burdens *
Mary Mergler, Fines & Fees Justice Center
Frances Gonzalez, Asset Funders Network
Yvonne Yanez, City of Fort Worth Municipal Court
Lourdes Zuniga, Financial Health Pathways - CRA Rulemaking: Highlights from a CRA Optimist *
Sawyer Williams, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - New Federal Dollars for Asset Building (* all slides)
Judith Canales, Eagle Pass Maverick County Economic Development Alliance
Linda Davis-Demas, BALANCE *
SBA: Counseling, Contracting Support, Capital Access *
Herbert Austin, Small Business Administration
TEPRI: Funding to Address Energy Poverty *
Andrew Robison, Texas Energy Povery Research Institute
cdcb: Support for Homebuyers & Homeowners *
Daniel Elkin, come dream. come build.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors
Charles Schwab
PNC Bank
St. David's Foundation
Thank you to our Exhibitors and Scholarship Sponsors
AARP
Credit Mountain
National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders
Self Financial
Texas Tuition Promise Fund
Thank you to our Performance Sponsor
Roy Lopez generously sponsored the performances of Dallas Poet Laureate Joaquin Zihuatanejo, violin performance artist Shandalla Calder, and MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Winner Zihair Douglas.