October 2025 | Practice of Democracy

The public engagement kickoff launched an inspiring chapter, uniting industry leaders and visionaries. Through insightful exchanges and networking, participants built strong connections and a platform for collective innovation in the year ahead.

October 2025 | Publius No. I

The Collective Power Gathering held at the offices of Alliance Bernstein in Hudson Yards. The event brought together an impact investment community committed to exploring how shared purpose, individual strengths, and collaborative practice shape meaningful impact. Rooted in Sanctum’s themes, the gathering reinforced a core belief: success is shared, and our work is strongest when we invest and build it together.

August 2025 | Vesi

April De Simone appeared on The Chavis Chronicles to discuss Vesi’s purpose-aligned model for strengthening stability across home, land, and community. She outlined how Vesi blends mission-driven finance and shared value structures to expand access where traditional systems fall short. The episode highlights the need for new, innovative pathways that support long-term community well-being.

August 2025 | Vesi & Practice of Democracy

The Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit of Home launch on Martha’s Vineyard introduced an immersive experience tracing how land, belonging, and democratic ideals have shaped the American story. The event invited audiences into new ways of understanding home through historical throughlines, contemporary narratives, and interactive design. This milestone marks a major step in bringing the traveling initiative to communities nationwide.

August 2025 | Publius No. I

The Remembering Emmett Till event held in August 2025 honored Emmett Till’s enduring legacy and the national movement his story continues to inspire. The gathering created space for reflection, learning, and dialogue around justice, memory, and the ongoing work of safeguarding dignity and life. The commemoration reinforced the importance of connecting past truths to present responsibilities and collective action.

2023 + 2024 | Practice of Democracy

The Practice of Democracy: An Immersive Experience was activated through a series of preview pop-ups that demonstrated its adaptability, public resonance, and ability to deepen civic engagement across diverse communities. From transforming the High Line into a civic forum to anchoring dialogues on architecture, equity, and the built environment at the National Building Museum, and later traveling through community venues across Connecticut, the experience invited thousands to explore justice, place, and shared responsibility.

The multi-site activation earned major recognition, including the 2024 American Association of State and Local History Award of Excellence and the Connecticut League of Museums Award of Merit, affirming its impact as a powerful tool for connecting historical insight to contemporary civic practice.