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How do we all thrive in a Region of Boom?

KUOW | By KUOW Staff

Published October 14, 2016 at 3:22 PM AKDT

Domonique Meeks cites the power of storytelling at Region of Boom Live.

Based on KUOW's series on growth in our region, Region of Boom Live brought together a wide array of speakers to answer the question: how can we create a community where all can thrive?

Speakers were asked to present in the PechaKucha format, where each presenter shows 20 images for 20 seconds each, with images advancing automatically as they speak.

Featured were leaders, artists and visionaries who are defining the future of our region as they explore the complexity and opportunities brought about by Puget Sound’s unprecedented growth.

Below are select presentations from the evening. To see the full event, visit Seattle Channel.

Jan Bolerjack, Pastor, Riverton Park United Methodist Church, SeaTac, Washington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_5rsjwF24

Stephan Blanford, Seattle School Board Director, District V

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvSmj9_Xf_0

Gyasi Ross, Blackfeet Nation Author, Artist and Activist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t373Z9_tJg

Nikkita Oliver, Creative Justice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qDIMUuoxCY

Leda Chahim, Government Affairs Director, Forterra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koc0JxvY3g4

Julie Pham, VP Community Engagement Washington Technology Industry Association

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0HZoXOc230