Belonging in a Disconnected and Divided Age
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The pandemic rages on––and, so, too do the consequences of our profound disconnection from one another. Polarization grows. Hate escalates. Violence intensifies. Oppression expands. Relationships unravel. And isolation sets in. The signs and symptoms are everywhere. We desperately need mindsets, vocabularies, and practices that can help us find our way back to each other––or over these divisions for the very first time.
Moderators
Jason Craige Harris
Jason Craige Harris, CEO of Perception Strategies and featured speaker at Pollyanna, is an observer, writer, and strategist working at the intersection of culture, conflict, leadership, and impact. Through essays, talks, and advisory work, he explores the forces that shape human connection, institutional life, and societal dynamics—power, identity, dignity, and repair. Drawing on ethics, psychology, and systems thinking, Jason helps individuals and organizations navigate complexity, strengthen governance, and pursue accountable success. A trusted facilitator, coach, and mediator, he is known for using storytelling and humor to spark reflection, deepen humility, and catalyze transformation.