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PowerUP! Texas Plenary Sessions

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Super Welcome Party featuring Kasandra Vitacca Mitchel
Happiness, Purpose, and Philanthropy: The Formula for a Meaningful Life

Kasandra is a dynamic voice in the world of purpose-driven living and giving. As a Stanford-educated entrepreneur, ordained chaplain, and author of The Happiness Formula: Three Foundational Principles to Multiply Happiness, she blends research, real-life experience, and soul-deep wisdom to deliver a message that resonates.

In this uplifting keynote, Kasandra will share:

  • How living on purpose leads to deeper fulfillment
  • The science behind The Happiness Formula—and how to apply it in everyday life
  • Why generosity and service are powerful tools for personal transformation
  • How giving circles can be catalysts for joy, connection, and meaningful impact
 Lynne Twist invites us to rethink our relationship with money—not just how we spend or save it, but how we live with it. When we align our financial choices with our deepest values, we unlock a life of greater purpose, freedom, and fulfillment.

“As long as you’re breathing, you still have purpose—and it’s never too late to live it,” says Kasandra.

Monday, February 9, 2026 – Breakfast Plenary with Secretary Julián Castro and Sara Lomelin
Meeting the Moment: Resilience to Resistance with Secretary Julián Castro and Sara Lomelin

At a time when philanthropy is called to face urgent challenges with courage and vision, we are honored to welcome Secretary Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), and Sara Lomelin, Founding CEO of Philanthropy Together.

Together, they will explore how giving circles embody resilience in sustaining communities and resistance in challenging inequities — Meeting the Moment.

Monday, February 9, 2026 – Lunch Plenary with Michelle Gayles and Mike Nellis
Community Foundations and giving Circles: Imagine the Impact!

We’re bringing together philanthropic leaders who sit at the intersection of community foundations, donor engagement, and the collective giving movement.

Our panelists represent diverse approaches to strengthening local philanthropy through giving circles and donor collaboration. They will explore the evolving role of community foundations in supporting, incubating, and partnering with giving circles—and how this work is reshaping community impact.

Monday, February 9, 2026 – Dinner and Keynote with Diane Yentel
Now Is the Moment: Advancing Nonprofit Impact

Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) and a nationally recognized leader in the nonprofit sector, she will share insights and actionable strategies for building nonprofit resilience across the country. Her keynote comes at a critical time, as nonprofits face increasing demands and challenges in serving their communities.

Under Diane’s leadership, NCN announced on August 5, 2025 a new national campaign - Nonprofits Get it Done, nonprofitsgetitdone.org. This campaign shines a spotlight on the essential support nonprofits provide Americans. From crisis response to food assistance to veterans’ services, nonprofits are on the ground every day, solving problems and meeting critical needs.

“In a functioning and healthy democracy, nonprofits must be free to identify and meet local needs—without political interference, fear of retribution, or punishment for holding a different point of view from those in political power,” said Diane.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Breakfast Plenary with Lynne Twist
Unleashing the Soul of Money

Lynne Twist invites us to rethink our relationship with money—not just how we spend or save it, but how we live with it. When we align our financial choices with our deepest values, we unlock a life of greater purpose, freedom, and fulfillment.

“What You Appreciate, Appreciates.” – Lynne Twist

Lynne is a global visionary, renowned speaker, and award-winning author of The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life and her newest book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself.

She has inspired more than 100,000 people in 50 countries through her work in conscious philanthropy, fundraising with integrity, and values-driven leadership.

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