Name: Coalitions of the Winning: Effective Cross-Sector Organizing for Civil Rights
Start: 2026-09-25T09:35:00-0400
End: 2026-09-25T10:45:00-0400

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Coalitions of the Winning: Effective Cross-Sector Organizing for Civil Rights

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Friday September 25, 2026 9:35am - 10:45am EDT

6. Zoom Room 1

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In threatening times, none of our organizations can win alone. As challenges to our civil rights become increasingly broad, we find ourselves working in coalition with other organizations, grassroots groups, state officials, and lawmakers. What makes for a successful coalition? How can we work together to build effective structures of communication, strategy, and mutual accountability so that we can be successful and resilient in the face of austerity? Panelists will share what they have learned (and what they have had to unlearn) in order to build winning coalitions. We will identify tools to help us in various collaborative efforts, from basebuilding to legislative coalitions to implementation of the changes we win.

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Xusana Davis

Executive Director of Racial Equity, State of Vermont Office of Racial Equity

Xusana Davis [🕪 pronunciation] serves as the State of Vermont’s Executive Director of Racial Equity. She was appointed to the position in June 2019 by Governor Phil Scott. She works with state agencies to identify and address systemic racial disparities, ensure that equity goals and objectives are incorporated... Read More →

Jill Martin Diaz (they/them)

Burlington, VT, Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP)

executive director & managing attorney at vermont asylum assistance project (vaapvt.org)

Falko Schilling (he/him)

Advoacay Director, ACLU of Vermont

Falko Schilling joined the ACLU of Vermont as its first advocacy director in July 2019. He has been working to promote positive social change in Vermont since 2009. A native of Vermont, Falko received his law degree from Vermont Law School after attending Skidmore College. Prior to... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 9:35am - 10:45am EDT
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Virtual, Track 2: Tools and Tactics for Community Power

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