GVS ‘26
Global Volunteering Summit 2026
Feb 25-26, 2026
Reception on Feb 24, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Recap
An invite-only gathering of 300+ social impact leaders to accelerate innovation in employee volunteering and spark a global movement.
Goodera Partners
Speakers at GVS'26
Aaron Hurst
US Chamber of Connection
Alice Zients
NASDAQ
Amanda Bisgaard
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Andrea Bell
ACCP
Andrea Mazie
PwC
Angela Parker
REALIZED WORTH
Barbra Anderson
Cencora
Chris Noble
CARE
Dale Strange
YourCause from Blackbaud
Deana Campbell
HCA Healthcare
Diana Fischer
Workday
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Jane Baldwin
LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS
Jen Carter
Google
Jennifer Remling
EX WARNER BROS.
Julie Lata
Pure Storage
Karen Bergin
Microsoft
Kate Laepple Hertzog
Cencora
Kate Stobbe
CECP
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Kelly France
LINKEDIN
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Kenrick Fraser
Social Impact & Employee Engagement Executive
Lindsey Gibson
Visa
Mallory Burke
ATLASSIAN
Marissa O’Rourke
SERVICENOW
Michael Cheever
College Success Foundation
Molly Hover McCooey
L'oreal
Priya Parker
AUTHOR AND SPEAKER
Raechelle Drakeford
3M
Ranna Daud
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PUGET SOUND
Sarah Wills
Think Together
Shannon Coyne Rosado
Nielsen
Shayla Nilsen
JP MORGAN CHASE
Sneha Patel
Gap
Soraya Alexander
Benevity
Stephanie Kim-Poston
Cadence
Sydney Thompson
Deed
Toily Kurbanov
Xene Otting
Ford
Aaron Hurst
US Chamber of Connection
Alice Zients
NASDAQ
Amanda Bisgaard
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Andrea Bell
ACCP
Andrea Mazie
PwC
Angela Parker
REALIZED WORTH
Barbra Anderson
Cencora
Chris Noble
CARE
Dale Strange
YourCause from Blackbaud
Deana Campbell
HCA Healthcare
Diana Fischer
Workday
Jane Baldwin
LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS
Jen Carter
Google
Jennifer Remling
EX WARNER BROS.
Julie Lata
Pure Storage
Karen Bergin
Microsoft
Kate Laepple Hertzog
Cencora
Kate Stobbe
CECP
Kelly France
LINKEDIN
Kenrick Fraser
Social Impact & Employee Engagement Executive
Lindsey Gibson
Visa
Mallory Burke
ATLASSIAN
Marissa O’Rourke
SERVICENOW
Michael Cheever
College Success Foundation
Molly Hover McCooey
L'oreal
Priya Parker
AUTHOR AND SPEAKER
Raechelle Drakeford
3M
Ranna Daud
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PUGET SOUND
Sarah Wills
Think Together
Shannon Coyne Rosado
Nielsen
Shayla Nilsen
JP MORGAN CHASE
Sneha Patel
Gap
Soraya Alexander
Benevity
Stephanie Kim-Poston
Cadence
Sydney Thompson
Deed
Toily Kurbanov
Xene Otting
Ford
...and more
Honoring Excellence In Volunteering
Company Awards
The Skills Amplifier
Driving innovation in employee volunteering initiatives
The Purpose pioneer
Mission-driven volunteering programs addressing key societal challenges
The Mobilizer
Driving the highest participation from the workforce
AI for Impact
Rapid scale-up of the volunteering program
The Global Champion
Expanding volunteering initiatives globally
The Volunteering
Powerhouse
Powerhouse
(<20K employees)
The most consistent volunteering effort
The most consistent volunteering effort
The Volunteering
Powerhouse
Powerhouse
(>20K employees)
The most consistent volunteering effort
The most consistent volunteering effort
Changemaker Awards
Rising Star
Young practitioners driving employee volunteering in their organizations
Mike Heitmann
Johnson & Johnson
Community Ally
Engaging Affinity Groups in volunteering programs
Raechelle Rainey
3M
Impactpreneur
Launching unique and innovative volunteering programs
Mallory Burke
Atlassian
Engagement Architect
Leading champion network development and engagement
Karen Bergin
Microsoft
Volunteering Leader of the Year
Exceptional leadership in driving impactful, inclusive, and innovative volunteering initiatives
Stephanie Kim-Poston
Cadence
Champion Awards
Tulio Leao
Cadence
The Culture Builder
Honoring those who cultivate community and drive meaningful employee engagement
The Culture Builder
Honoring those who cultivate community and drive meaningful employee engagement
Kerry Beeman
Figma
The Culture Builder
Honoring those who cultivate community and drive meaningful employee engagement
Jessica McNeal-Clarke
ServiceNow
The Emerging Star
Celebrating rising talent driving impactful organizational change.
Deon Glorious
Redhat
The Emerging Star
Celebrating rising talent driving impactful organizational change.
Safonova Yuliia
3M
The Emerging Star
Celebrating rising talent driving impactful organizational change.
Joe Justin
RTX
The Cause Catalyst
Empowering leaders to accelerate social impact goals.
Danita Downey
RTX
The Cause Catalyst
Empowering leaders to accelerate social impact goals.
Jenn Schacht
Johnson & Johnson
The Cause Catalyst
Empowering leaders to accelerate social impact goals.
Stacey Ripp
Atlassian
Champion of the Year
Celebrating the year’s most impactful champion.
Brittney Ynfante
CBRE
Champion of the Year
Celebrating the year’s most impactful champion.
Hai Ling Wong
Arrow Electronics
Champion of the Year
Celebrating the year’s most impactful champion.
Randa Bazzi
One Health Alliance Jordan
Nonprofit Awards
Volunteer Experience Excellence Award
Elevating community impact through exceptional service standards.
Volunteer Experience Excellence Award
Elevating community impact through exceptional service standards.
Volunteer Experience Excellence Award
Elevating community impact through exceptional service standards.
Co-Creation & Partnership Champion Award
Building impactful bridges through strategic collaborative leadership.
Impact Storytelling & Measurement Award
Proving the power of purpose through data.
Impact Storytelling & Measurement Award
Proving the power of purpose through data.
Impact Storytelling & Measurement Award
Proving the power of purpose through data.
Innovation in Volunteering Award
Redefining service through creative and modern solutions.
Long-Term Impact Partner Award
Redefining service through creative and modern solutions.
Long-Term Impact Partner Award
Redefining service through creative and modern solutions.
Long-Term Impact Partner Award
Redefining service through creative and modern solutions.
Long-Term Impact Partner Award
Redefining service through creative and modern solutions.
Global Reach & Local Leadership Award
Scaling global impact through dedicated local expertise.
Host Awards
Community Catalyst Award
Empowering local leaders to spark collective change.
Drew Clark
USA
Screen Presence Award
Mastering the art of virtual connection and influence.
AB Dacosta
South Africa
Screen Presence Award
Mastering the art of virtual connection and influence.
Nicole Bannister
USA
Screen Presence Award
Mastering the art of virtual connection and influence.
Magdalena Antychowicz
Spain
The Vibe Curator Award
Masterfully shaping the energy of every environment.
Grant Jones
USA
The Vibe Curator Award
Masterfully shaping the energy of every environment.
Milan Riddick
USA
The Vibe Curator Award
Masterfully shaping the energy of every environment.
Sharina Bynes
Singapore
The Vibe Curator Award
Masterfully shaping the energy of every environment.
Dizzie Ramsey
USA
The Vibe Curator Award
Masterfully shaping the energy of every environment.
Peter Canasius
India
Rising Star Award
Igniting future leadership through exceptional early impact.
Joanne Goodhart
USA
Rising Star Award
Igniting future leadership through exceptional early impact.
Nathan Cassar
Australia
Center-Stage Icon Award
Defining excellence through bold, visible leadership.
AJ Kirsch
USA
Center-Stage Icon Award
Defining excellence through bold, visible leadership.
Aliesha Pulliam
USA
Center-Stage Icon Award
Defining excellence through bold, visible leadership.
Dev Khanna
India
Center-Stage Icon Award
Defining excellence through bold, visible leadership.
Lakia Brandenburg
USA
Experience Architect Award
Designing seamless journeys for deeper human connection.
Ewelina Skrzypczyk
Poland
Impact Igniter Award
Sparking transformative change through bold social action.
Ryoko Lynn
Japan
Impact Igniter Award
Sparking transformative change through bold social action.
Lina Kim
South Korea
Impact Igniter Award
Sparking transformative change through bold social action.
Jose Carlos
Mexico
Impact Igniter Award
Sparking transformative change through bold social action.
Amit Gautam
India
The Event Backbone Award
Providing the essential strength behind every event.
Mary Jeuliette
Philippines
The Event Backbone Award
Providing the essential strength behind every event.
Elise Li
China
The Event Backbone Award
Providing the essential strength behind every event.
Nimali Asiya Rodrigo
Australia
Agenda & Venue
Hayes Mansion San Jose
Curio Collection by Hilton
Away from the hustle of the city and yet easily accessible, our venue will enable an immersive experience where you can disconnect from the world and reconnect with your community. Just pack your bags and come - we’ will take care of everything else!
Reception on February 24, 2026
An evening to arrive, unwind, and connect.
We’ll kick off Global Volunteering Summit 2026 with an opening reception designed for great conversations and real connection. No panels. No presentations. Just a casual space to meet impact leaders from across regions and roles, reconnect with old friends or make new ones, and settle into the week ahead before the sessions and activities begin.
First Half
8:00 AM
✍️ REGISTRATIONS AND BREAKFAST
Goodera presentation
The Future of volunteering with Goodera
Panel Discussion
Enterprise-grade Volunteering: Build, scale, and nurture a global volunteering program
COFFEE BREAK
Partner Spotlight
Benevity X Goodera: Partnering for Purpose
Fireside Chat
AI and Volunteering
12:15 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Second Half
Case study
Atlassian x Goodera: Building a Scalable Global Volunteering Program
Volunteering experience
The Volunteering Safari : GUIDED TOUR
Volunteering experience
Volunteering Activity: Hands-On STEM Volunteering: Building Path-Following Robots for Classrooms
COFFEE BREAK
BREAKOUT SESSION
Tell Me How You Really Feel: A Candid Conversation About What It Takes to Get It Right
BREAKOUT SESSION
Volunteering for Moments that Matter
BREAKOUT SESSION
Panel Discussion: Activating New Volunteers
REST / BREAK
6:30 PM
AWARDS NIGHT & SEATED DINNER
Fireside chat with Star speaker
Gathering for Good
Keynote Address
International Volunteer year: Keynote address from executive coordinator, United Nations Volunteers
Global Volunteering Awards
One Epic party
First Half
8:00 AM
🥞 BREAKFAST
Fireside chat
YourCause X Goodera: Scaling Impact Through Ecosystem Partnerships
Panel Discussion
From events to programs: Designing volunteering for Long-term impact
☕️ COFFEE BREAK
Panel Discussion
AI For All: Advancing AI Readiness Through Skills-Based Volunteering
Panel Discussion
Building An Effective Volunteer Champion Network
Design Studio
Build Your Own Champion Network Strategy
🥪 LUNCH BREAK
Second Half
Panel Discussion
Planning Company-Wide Volunteer Campaigns
Panel Discussion
Developing An Impact Measurement Framework For Corporate Volunteering
BREAKOUT SESSION
Volunteering with a Frontline Workforce
BREAKOUT SESSION
Ford Philanthropy Case Study: Building Together with Goodera and Deed
BREAKOUT SESSION
Fireside Chat with Pwc: Developing Human Skills Through Volunteering
Goodera Presentation
Reflections & Gratitude
The Volunteering Safari
An EPIC Guided Tour Through The Landscape of Volunteering
The Volunteering Safari is a guided experience designed to help you explore the evolving ecosystem of modern volunteering. Built around the EPIC framework (Expertise, Portfolio, Infrastructure, Community), you’ll explore how Goodera is helping shape the volunteering ecosystem.
Discover volunteering trends, the VQ Report, and emerging research and insights curated from real ground work. Experience the different kinds of volunteering programs teams are running today, see the systems and tech stacks that make volunteering scalable, and connect through stories and insightful conversations.
GVS ‘25 recap
The Global Volunteering Summit 2025 saw 100+ social impact leaders from the world’s most impactful brands. The two day summit was packed with insightful sessions, panel discussions, engagaing volunteering experiences, celebrations and more.
All this and more awaits you at GVS’26.
See you there!
