The Groundswell Summit

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The Groundswell Summit is a one-day conference; a space and time for professional and personal development, a place to strengthen the community committed to building an equitable future by focusing on the present, on relationships, and on the actions of belonging. The keynote and workshop sessions will focus on tools and strategies for moving toward equity together and building stronger communities of solidarity.

The Groundswell Summit is for practitioners and professionals, educators and students, staff and administrators, elected officials, executives, community members and rising leaders; it is for people who are motivated to work toward equity, embrace diversity, and know belonging can happen when we center our shared humanity. We invite you to join us!

January 22, 2027

9:00am-4:00pm

The Great Wolf Lodge

12681 S Harbor Blvd.

Garden Grove, CA 92840

Last Year's Workshop Sessions

From Tension to Understanding: Restorative Communication Skills

Learn practical tools to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Using restorative communication principles, participants will practice listening deeply, expressing needs respectfully, and de-escalating tension. Walk away with skills to turn conflict into connection and strengthen the threads of your interwoven community.

Circles for Real Talk: Engaging in Conversation with Care

This workshop introduces the circle process as a tool for honest, respectful, and productive conversations—especially around sensitive topics. Rooted in the theme of interwoven community, participants will explore how circles strengthen relationships, elevate diverse voices, and build shared understanding. Through practical guidance and hands-on practice, attendees will learn to structure and facilitate circles that foster trust, surface concerns, and deepen connection.

Weaving the Future: Youth Leaders in an Interwoven Community

This dynamic panel highlights the voices and visions of emerging youth leaders who are shaping more inclusive and just communities. Teens and young adults will share their lived experiences, leadership journeys, and insights on fostering belonging, advancing equity, and creating meaningful change. Participants will hear firsthand how young leaders are addressing real challenges, building community power, and inspiring others through creativity, courage, and collaboration.

This session offers an uplifting and eye-opening opportunity to learn from the next generation of changemakers—and to explore how we can all better support and partner with youth in building a more just future.

When Work Gets Messy: Conflict Skills for the Workplace

When conflict occurs in the workplace, it can be difficult to know how to navigate that conversation. In this workshop, participants will learn about Groundswell’s five step model for resolving conflict and how to apply it in a workplace setting. From preparing for the conversation to solidifying agreements, and everything in between.

A Bridge Too Far? Bridging for Belonging in Times of Division

Come see how Groundswell is utilizing bridging dialogues to build trust across differences and divides, learn tools you can use in any setting and see if you want to be a bridger!