​Life After Layoffs: Storie s of Resilience brings these experiences to life through the phot ography of Allan Dinkoff\, interviews\, and discussion sessions\, capturing the faces and personal journeys of displaced public servants as they navigate loss\, rediscover purpose\, and reimagine what c omes next.
\n​In partnership with DC Public Library (DCPL)\, The Upskilling Labs\, and wellfed\, this event shines a light on more than th e impact of federal workforce cuts. It celebrates the resilience of those finding their way forward\, the communities helping them rebuild\, and the new possibilities emerging from profound disruption.
\n​Thes e are stories of loss\, courage\, reinvention\, and hope. A reminder that while layoffs may end a chapter of public service\, they do not define the people who served or the futures they have yet to build.
\n​ Because resilience isn't simply about bouncing back. It's about moving for ward\, and the power of community to help us get there.
\n​Fe aturing portraits and personal interviews by photographer Allan Dinkoff\, the evening will bring the human impact of federal workforce cuts into foc us. Attendees will hear firsthand stories of career reinvention\, particip ate in facilitated conversations about the challenges of rebuilding\, and explore what meaningful support and recovery could look like for displaced workers across the region.
\n​Together\, we'll reflect on wh at's been lost\, recognize what's being rebuilt\, and identify what our co mmunity needs to move forward.
\n< strong>​5:30 PM | Reception &\; Community Connection
\n​6:00 PM | Welcome &\; Introduction \ ;(Rebecca Ferguson-Ondrey\, wellfed and Sandra Moscoso\, The Upskilling La bs)
\n​6:10 PM | Behind the Portraits: Stori es of Resilience
\n​Allan Dinkoff shares the stories and inte rviews behind his portraits.
\n​6:45 PM | Co mmunity Conversations: The Impact of Loss
\n​Small-group disc ussions exploring the personal\, financial\, and professional impact of la yoffs\, shared experiences\, and immediate needs.
\n7:00 PM< /strong> | The AI Upskilling Cohort Pilot documentary film excerpt
\n7:10 PM | Rebuilding What's Next: Stories of Career Rein vention
\nA moderated panel featuring displaced federal workers who have navigated career pivots\, upskilling\, and new professional opportuni ties. Moderator: Toni Waymer. Panelists: Brittney Chappell (VP of Capture\ , Alpha Omega)\, Shawn Gregoire (Founder\, Capstone Tech\, LLC)
\n7:45 PM | Community Conversations: Pathways Forward
Facilitated discussions on what's helped\, what barriers remain\, and how DC can better support displaced workers and their families.
\n​ 8:15 PM - ? | Happy Hour at Penn Social
\n​At its he art\, this evening is about making the invisible visible\, honoring the pe ople behind the headlines\, and recognizing that resilience is something w e build together.
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