Community Organizing Speaker Panel: Lessons learned & Best Practices (Roosevelt)
Learn from a panel of experienced community organizers on the lessons they've learned through years of experience. Find out the best practices for identifying issues, organizing your community, building moments & movements, and fighting for systemic change.
If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
Joan Vanhala
Community Organizing Instructor
Joan Vanhala has an over 30 years experience as a community organizer from block club to neighborhood organizing along with coalition organizing and targeted organizing campaigns. As a Phillips resident, Joan has organized successful local and regional campaigns such as Midtown Greenway, Good Neighbor Agreement with Smith Foundry, Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership, Stops for Us Campaign on the Green Line, and the Equitable Development Scorecard. In addition, Joan worked at Hennepin County for 8 years facilitating authentic community engagement on the Metro Blue Line Extension Project.
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Instructors:
- Joan Vanhala
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Roosevelt High School |