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Community Unity Leadership Summit

Saturday, October 24, 2026

KCKCC Technical Education Center

Kansas City, KS

See the work. Meet the people. Connect to what’s next.

Summit Recap Video

OUR SUMMIT

The 2026 Community Unity Leadership Summit brings together the people, projects, partnerships, and ideas shaping what’s next for Eastern Wyandotte County. Across three pillars—Community, Unity, and Leadership—attendees will hear directly from residents, entrepreneurs, community organizations, civic leaders, and partners who are building, collaborating, and creating new opportunities across KCK.

2025 Attendee Responses:

“Viewing actual projects—and meeting the people driving them—gave me more hope for what's possible in Wyandotte County.”

“The speakers and content were extremely valuable. I left inspired to get more involved and help make a difference in my community.”

“It was powerful to see so many individuals working to improve Wyandotte. The Summit made me want to show up, stay informed, and stay connected.”

The goals of Eastside's Annual Summit

Our Purpose

Stronger community connection

Attendees felt more aware of local efforts and plugged into new resources.

Expanded understanding of community development

Real projects and clear examples made the work feel tangible and possible.

Inspiration to act

Participants reported taking next steps—engaging city officials, supporting local businesses, pursuing financial literacy, and attending more neighborhood programs.

Based on our survey of respondents

Our 2025 Stats

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Community leaders, business owners, and local politicians who shared ideas, insights, and actions that are strengthening the understanding and economic opportunity in WyCo.
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KCK community members that showed up to learn what's happening across the county and seek connection and motivation from their local leaders.
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KCK community members that showed up to learn what's happening across the county and seek connection and motivation from their local leaders.

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Amber Adams
Unity
Amber Adams
Community Health Council
Luz Ortiz
Community
Luz Ortiz
El Centro
Craig Moore II
Unity
Craig Moore II
Black Excellence Inc.
Erik Murray
Leadership
Erik Murray
Eastside Innovation
Olivia D. Moore
Community
Olivia D. Moore
Bell Crossing Farm
Kim Weaver
Unity
Kim Weaver
Community Health Council of Wyandotte
Megan Painter
Unity
Megan Painter
Build WyCo
Erica Taylor-Murff
Leadership
Erica Taylor-Murff
Community Impact Solutions
Sherrie Cade
Community
Sherrie Cade
Quindaro Peace & Arts District
Corien Shaw
Community
Corien Shaw
KCK Farmers Market
Edgar Galicia
Unity
Edgar Galicia
Center Area Betterment Association (CABA)
Veronica Alvidrez
Leadership
Veronica Alvidrez
Seedfolk Partners
Shelley Coulter
Leadership
Shelley Coulter
Groundwork NRG
Helen Ortiz Turley
Community
Helen Ortiz Turley
United Market
Annette Gaitan
Unity
Annette Gaitan
Quindaro Community Center
Andres Charaund
Unity
Andres Charaund
Kanbe's Market
Rosalind Davis
Community
Rosalind Davis
Vernon Multipurpose Center
Dennis Ortiz
Community
Dennis Ortiz
United Market
Nakia Hope-Paul
Community
Nakia Hope-Paul
Concerned Citizens for Old Quindaro
Shakedra Easterwood
Community
Shakedra Easterwood
Resilience to Brilliance
Ami Freeberg
Unity
Ami Freeberg
Cultivate KC
Fran Sutton
Unity
Fran Sutton
Downtown Shareholders
Kevin McGinnnis
Unity
Kevin McGinnnis
Keystone Innovation
Monica Mendez
Leadership
Monica Mendez
Armourdale Renewal Association
Commissioner Dr. Evelyn Hill
Leadership
Commissioner Dr. Evelyn Hill
Unified Government Commissioner

Register for FREE today!

Our summit is free and open to the full community — join us.

THE EASTSIDE SUMMIT IS ABOUT CONNECTING THE DOTS.

Attendees get a closer look at the work happening across our community—and the people and partnerships behind it. The Summit is a place to discover what’s underway, build new connections, and see where we can move forward together.