Connect with community leaders, advocates, and fellow residents committed to strengthening local democracy at RISE Now, a transformative, four-part quarterly series designed to strengthen democratic participation through education, collaboration, and action.
Deepen your understanding of voting rights and the civic process, including:
Practical guidance on voter registration
Election information, and
How to arrive at the polls informed and prepared for November 2026
For more information and to register, please visit our event page on Give Butter
Moderator:
JoAnn Fields
Government and Public Affairs Director at the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Initiative in San Diego
Panelists:
Nicole Lillie
Executive Director, Our Time to Act
Huy Tran
Executive Director, Viet Voices
RISE Now’s facilitated dialogues are designed to highlight the issues and needs of impacted community members and identify solutions from those actively engaged with the communities. RISE Now is centered around emerging leaders who are leaning into the work of real systemic change. Learn more on our program page.

