Our PEAK2023 Social Wall: Creating a new space for community sharing

At each of our past three annual convenings, we’ve hosted a social wall that aggregated posts from other social networks. This year, the PEAK Grantmaking communications team was excited to introduce a newly-available feature to our #PEAK2023baltimore social wall: the ability to post directly, giving participants the option to contribute to an exclusively PEAK social space. We highlighted this opportunity by hosting a live feed on the mainstage screens as well as in locations around the venue, featuring it in the PEAK2023 app, and providing how-to guidance in the program and on cards distributed throughout the venue. 

While we’d hoped for some interest, what resulted was enthusiastic and growing participation—with direct social wall posts outpacing posts to Twitter and LinkedIn combined! With this affirmation, we are now exploring options to expand the PEAK social wall into a new space for our community to share and connect both during our convenings and throughout the year.

And, as the following selection of posts attest, the PEAK community has begun cocreating a place of sharing and joy—filling it with both whimsical selfies and a-ha moments from their PEAK2023 experiences. We hope you’ll visit, contribute, and show the love with your likes!

PEAK peer and chapter groups celebrated

The convening provided an opportunity to connect our peer groups and chapters in person.

From left to right, Sheryl Saturnino shared the AANHPI Caucus bringing the boba, and Rafael Torres facilitated the perfect group selfie for the Latinx Caucus.

From left to right: Shei Sanchez captured PEAK Mideast making time for a balcony photo at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture, and Debbie Stanton got a group photo during their session.

Stacey Chiocchio snapped members of the PEAK New England chapter taking the stage for a group photo.

Sharing experiences

The PEAK2023 community was quick to highlight their favorite moments of the convening, post photos, and share gratitude.

From left to right: Megan Hophan and Nichia shared their highlights.

From left to right, Angela and Christine Kudrav shared more joy.

Embracing creativity

PEAK2023 Baltimore in-person attendees received a workbook in place of a program, along with a set of colored pencils. We saw lots of folks engaged in note taking, doodling, coloring, and getting creative.

From left to right: Rita posted a reminder to be kind to yourself and Zelle provided a splash of color.

Finding more fun

Those in Baltimore made the most of their time in Charm City. They supported the local theater scene by attending a performance of Sizwe Banzi is Dead staged by the historic Arena Players, hit Camden Yards for an Orioles game, or simply explored the town.

From left to right: Tiffany Duffy, Irene, and Jody Marshall captured the scene at Camden Yards.

From left to right: Ursula Stewart and Lindsey brought the smiles.

From left to right: Vanessa Gonzalez and Kynberli share more Baltimore fun.

Remembering the experience

Check out the social wall for all of the highlights. If you attended PEAK2023 and have photos or ideas to share, you can still post them. Consider this your PEAK2023 time capsule and revisit it when you need a smile.