Name: Action + Community Are the Antidote: Rebuilding Trust in the Democratic Process
Start: 2026-06-13T13:00:00-0400
End: 2026-06-13T13:50:00-0400

Action + Community Are the Antidote: Rebuilding Trust in the Democratic Process

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Hamilton Garden

Limited Capacity seats available

At a time when many Americans feel frustrated, exhausted or disconnected from politics, how do we rebuild trust in democracy at the local level?

Join Lauren Cristella, President & CEO of the Committee of Seventy, for an interactive session exploring how everyday action can strengthen civic life beyond Election Day. Through engaging conversation and facilitated small-group discussions, participants will explore why voting still matters, how local government shapes daily life and what meaningful community engagement can actually look like in practice.

Grounded in real-world examples from Philadelphia, this session moves beyond abstract conversations about democracy and focuses on tangible ways residents can become more informed, connected and involved locally.

Attendees will leave with new perspectives, practical ideas and a stronger sense of how they can make a real impact in their communities.

Speakers

Lauren Cristella

President & CEO, Committee of Seventy

Lauren Cristella is President & CEO of the Committee of Seventy, where she became the first woman to lead the organization in its 120+ year history. Since joining C70 in 2018, Lauren has helped expand the organization’s impact through civic education, voter engagement, and public... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Hamilton Garden 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Lauren Cristella

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TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures

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