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    Big Bets for America Cleveland

    June 9, 2026
    June 09, 2026 | Cleveland, Ohio

    ABOUT THE EVENT


    Big Bets for America isn’t just a gathering—it’s a catalyst. In the spirit of American ingenuity and generosity, leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors will share and build upon what’s working, announce bold new initiatives, and make groundbreaking commitments to move communities forward. The day will be filled with inspiring conversations, impactful changemakers and extraordinary pledges.


    THE DAY AT A GLANCE


    Morning Plenary | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

    Networking Lunch | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Break Out Sessions & Site Visits | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

    Closing Plenary | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 

    Reception | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 

    The program with respective speakers will be added shortly.

    FEATURING

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    JB
    Justin Bibb
    Mayor
    City of Cleveland
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    GD
    Gov. Mike DeWine
    Governor
    State of Ohio
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    DS
    Dr. Rajiv Shah
    President
    The Rockefeller Foundation

    Speakers

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    LK
    Lillian Kuri
    President & CEO
    Cleveland Foundation
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    EY
    Elizabeth Yee
    Executive Vice President of Programs
    The Rockefeller Foundation
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    FD
    Fran DeWine
    First Lady
    State of Ohio
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    DG
    David Gilbert
    President & CEO
    Destination Cleveland
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    DK
    Derek Kilmer
    Senior Vice President, US Program & Policy
    The Rockefeller Foundation
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    AH
    Allison Howard
    President of Business Operation
    WNBA CLE
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    AG
    Arielle Gurman
    Head of The BlackRock Foundation
    Blackrock
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    JT
    Jay Turakhia
    Regional President -- Northwest Ohio
    Huntington Bank
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    PS
    Pascale Sablan
    Chief Executive Officer
    The Third Office
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    SJ
    Serena Jezior
    Director of Strategic Initiatives
    Greater Cleveland Works
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    DM
    DeRay McKesson
    Executive Director
    Campaign Zero
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    CC
    Clare Caywood
    Social Media Content Creator
    @clarearline
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    DA
    Drew Anderson
    Co-Founder & CEO
    Cleveland Kitchen
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    NY
    Nzinga Young
    Social Media Content Creator
    @veganzinga
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    CJ
    Carey Jaros
    President
    Clorox Purell
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    SS
    Steve Stivers
    President and CEO
    Ohio Chamber of Commerce
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    TS
    Taylor Shead
    CEO and Founder
    Stemuli
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    GW
    Gabriel Whaley
    Chief Executive Officer
    MSCHF
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    MB
    Melissa Butler
    Founder and CEO
    The Lip Bar, Inc.
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    JN
    J.P. Nauseef
    President and CEO
    JobsOhio
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    FN
    Frederick R. Nance
    Executive Group & Former Global Managing Partner (US) LLP
    Squire Patton Boggs LLP
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    AA
    Alyse Archer-Coité
    Industrial Design Research
    Apple
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    JB
    Jay Bailey
    President & CEO
    Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
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    KB
    Ken Biberaj
    Executive Managing Director
    Savills

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