MOMENTUM Conference at MCAD to Host Anne Halvorson, Zelia Gonzalez, and Carolina Ortiz

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The MOMENTUM conference series is organized by Creative Evolutions in partnership with Theatre Communications Group and MCAD.

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Through Creative Evolutions ' work across industries, they have seen a growing call for new models of boards and governance. In response, they have created MOMENTUM as a new kind of conference series that centers innovation led by individuals within their own communities who understand the lived experiences, relationships, and dynamics that shape meaningful change.

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In partnership with Kami Norland and MCAD's Graduate and Continuing Education Departments, Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and other university partners, Creative Evolutions has announced that Minneapolis's Regionally-Rooted Speakers are: Anne Halvorson, Zelia Gonzalez & Carolina Ortiz.

Anne Halvorson (she/her) is a seasoned Advertising Exec with over 24 years working for the most acclaimed agencies in the world. Anne currently serves on the Minneapolis College of Art and Design faculty.

Zelia Gonzales (they/them) recently moved to Minneapolis from NYC in June 2025 and already feels at home in Minnesota. Over the past year, Zelia has joined neighbors in resisting Operation Metro Surge through patrols, art, and collective action. They are currently pursuing a Master's in Creative Leadership at MCAD in Whittier, Minneapolis.

Hailing from Zacatecas, Mexico, Carolina Ortiz (she/her) embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. Carolina's passion for social justice is deeply rooted in her personal journey as a DREAMer. Carolina's impactful footprint extends far beyond her role as Associate Executive Director at COPAL , encompassing a profound depth of environmental advocacy, coalition management, and steering key legislative initiatives.

Along with MCAD Director Kami Norland, these speakers join Lanxing Fu, who comes from HERE Arts Center to pick up the fourth spot in MOMENTUM's Lighthouse Rolling Speaker Series . At each location (Minneapolis is the last spot in person for 2026), the Lighthouse Speaker answers a shared prompt and also responds to the speakers and attendee ideas from past convenings.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/MOMENTUM-Conference-to-Feature-Anne-Halvorson-Zelia-Gonzalez-Carolina-Ortiz-at-MCAD-20260608)._