Shaunte Kinch
CEO, Empact Global
Housing with Heart: Shaping a Future of Dignified Living
Explore how we can reimagine housing and equity by uncovering the deeper beliefs and traditions that shape the current state of housing systems. In this engaging 2-hour interactive workshop, participants will use Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) to examine the underlying narratives and systemic factors driving housing inequities. Building on these insights, teams will ideate around the intersection of emerging trends and critical housing challenges, asking, "Trend plus need leads to what?" Finally, participants will apply the Futures Wheel to map the first, second, and third-order consequences of their ideas, uncovering potential ripple effects and opportunities for innovation. By the end of the session, participants will leave with practical experience using CLA and the Futures Wheel to address complex social impact issues, and a deeper understanding of how to design for equitable and dignified housing futures.
About Shaunte
Shaunté Kinch is on a mission to change the world for the better. Motivated by challenge she faces hard problems head on. 20+ years designing and improving systems, services and processes across multiple industries is now focused on social impact and advancing humanity. She helps organizations reimagine and realize improved access, equity and outcomes in health, education and community. Her background includes a Masters in Design and certifications in Systems Engineering and Lean Practice. Her work includes Stanford Hospital, NASA and the NC Housing Authority. She has a unique approach of integrating futures, systems and design thinking to unlock possibilities. She is the founder of Empact Global, a problem solving and service design consultancy. Beyond her professional accolades, she is an avid traveler has deferred dreams of being a Soul Train dancer, proud wife, mother of three, and a friend to many.