The mission of the Obama Foundation is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. The Foundation seeks to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change, not just at the polls or in the halls of power, but in their communities. In this discussion, Michael Strautmanis, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Josh Harris, Vice President of Public Engagement, and Natasha Smith Walker, Executive Director of Project Exploration will discuss community partnerships and public engagement in Chicago. They will also discuss the future Obama Presidential Center and its potential power as an economic engine, a cultural institution, and a Chicago landmark.
