As climate-driven disasters intensify, communities—especially those facing historic inequities—are on the frontlines of both risk and response. Community organizations, health institutions, civic leaders, and philanthropists are creating promising models—from neighborhood-based resilience hubs to culturally grounded preparedness and equitable access to cooling, care, and information—that center trust, health, and local leadership.
Speakers:
- Colleen Grogan, Professor, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy & Practice, University of Chicago
- Marshall Hatch Jr., Co-Founder and Executive Director, MAAFA Redemption Project
- Dr. Erik Mikaitis, Chief Executive Officer, Cook County Health
- Kareeshma Ali, Director, Community Investment, Pritzker Traubert Foundation
This event took place at Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026.