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How Purpose-Driven Partnerships Shape Inclusive Innovation 7/25/25

Join Sunstone for the upcoming P3 Strategy Series event, “How Purpose-Driven Partnerships Shape Inclusive Innovation.”

Hear from Tracy Colunga and Lisa Mae Brunson, leading voices in civic innovation, equity-centered design, and public sector transformation.

Join them Friday July 25 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at 18881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 500 (5th floor), Irvine, CA 92612.

Guest Speakers:

​Tracy Colunga is the Founder & CEO of Colunga & Associates LLC. She was previously Director of the Office of Civic Innovation at the City of Long Beach and Civic Engagement Director at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation. She has deep expertise in building inclusive, data-driven solutions that improve community outcomes.

​Lisa Mae Brunson is the CEO & Founder of Wonder Women Tech and a 2024-2025 Obama Foundation USA Leader. She is also the chair of the City of Long Beach's Commission for Technology and Innovation, where she works across business, government, and communities to advise local government and lead innovative initiatives for underserved communities.

​Whether you're a policymaker, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or engaged resident, Tracy and Lisa’s experience bridging government and community will offer valuable lessons on how to lead meaningful change.

​RSVP today to meet these public-private leaders at the Sunstone Stage!

Why Attend:

Explore how long-term, values-driven collaboration can scale impact, elevate underrepresented voices, and sustain momentum across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

​​Their recurring P3 Strategy Series of events showcases public and private leaders to give you an exclusive look into the importance that public-private partnerships have in creating new opportunities for private capital to drive growth, unlocking government-backed projects, and delivering impactful returns to the community.

​Agenda

​1:00 – 1:05 PM | Check-in & Registration

​1:05 - 1:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

​1:10 – 1:20 PM | Featured Presentation - Tracy M. Colunga

​1:20 – 1:40 PM | Fireside Chat with Tracy M. Colunga and Lisa Mae Brunson

​1:40 – 1:50 PM | Audience Q&A

​1:50 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking

​*Agenda subject to change

Seats fill up fast. RSVP now to save your spot!

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Sunstone for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!

Earlier Event: July 25
Women in Tech Symposium 7/25/25