What does it truly take to drive social change — locally and globally?

In this powerful live-recorded episode of The Social Impact Podcast, host Bree Jensen moderates a conversation with four inspiring leaders at Pepperdine University’s Social Enterprise Collective in Washington, D.C. Together, they unpack the real meaning of advocacy, how change begins, and how to stay in the fight even when the issues feel overwhelming.

Featured Speakers:

• Demara Catlett – Executive Vice President, Bryson Gillette Advocacy
• Allison Wheeler – Senior Director of Global Health Advocacy, United Nations Foundation
• Isabel Carlotta Robbie – Senior Staff Attorney for Latin America, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
• Allison Gilmore – Program Manager, John Lewis Young Leaders, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
• Moderator: Bree Jensen – Host, The Social Impact Podcast and Founder of The Social Impact Firm

Topics include grassroots activism, global health policy, youth-led advocacy, strategic litigation, and real-world case studies ranging from Brazil’s Indigenous movement to corporate accountability campaigns. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your impact, this conversation offers practical advice and powerful encouragement.

Presented in partnership with:
Pepperdine University’s Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Change

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