Our keynote speaker is Naomi Hattaway with Front Porch Investments. She will discuss local senior housing, how the fabric of our community is strengthened through housing, and how our local communities benefit when seniors are cared for.

Naomi is the Director of Communications & Community Initiatives for the Front Porch Initiatives.

Here is how she describes herself:

I believe in the power of community impact.

I believe in listening – between the lines.

I believe that quiet power is a form of activism, in the magic of kindness, and the beauty of building something that matters.

I believe that each one of us has leadership inside of us. I also believe that we each have the ability to build and contribute to communities, whether that is physical, virtual or a combination of both.

I am a quintessential weaver and bridge-builder. I see the through-lines of connectivity and impact between people, places,

organizations, ideas, and movements. I also consider myself a guide, as I teach and advise, using my skills to strengthen networks and systems. I am at my best when I’m asked to help find solutions, bring people together, and shake things up a bit!

I understand the importance of connection, the value of living the ethics you promote to your community and the difference between community for the sake of business, and community for the purpose of changing the world.