Stay tuned for our upcoming event

Amplify

May 30, 2026

Lynn Museum & Arts Center

590 Washington St.

6 - 9 p.m.

Lynn, MA

Previous Events

Raise the Roof for Inclusion: A Variety Show

Download the Program Book

Download the Program Book

View our program book for a listing of speakers, talent and access to the Raise the Roof event.

Building Inclusive Communities to Advance Housing Justice Panel

This conversation will bring together thought leaders, advocates, and equity champions to explore how inclusive community-building is essential to addressing the housing crisis — especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who face some of the deepest barriers to affordable, accessible housing.

Meet the Panelists

  • Nicole McClain, M.Ed.

    VETERAN, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND ENTREPRENEUR

  • Shanikwa Davis, CPA, EA, MST, MSA

    FOUNDER, TAX CLARIY COLLECTIVE | STRATEGIC ADVISOR IN TAX & POLICY

  • Daymyen Tyler Layne, M. Ed, MBA

    FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE LAYNE GROUP

  • Austin Ashe, Ph.D.

    SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

  • Taiese Hickman, MS, MBA, Ph.D.

    MODERATOR | FOUNDER OF NEW ENGLAND EQUITY COLLECTIVE

Meet the Talent