Coffee with a Cause: Celebrating Community Impact in 2025
Start your morning with purpose and connection at Coffee with a Cause, our monthly community conversation series that brings people together over coffee and shared impact.
This month’s program — Celebrating Community Impact in 2025 — shines a light on the people and organizations making a difference across Central Ohio. Join us for an inspiring conversation featuring leaders who are fostering connection, amplifying local impact, and reimagining what service and collaboration look like in our city. Whether you’re active in the nonprofit space, lead community initiatives, or simply want to make a difference, this discussion will leave you inspired to keep the momentum going into the new year.
Featured Panelists:
Amy Holihan, Deputy Director at Music Columbus
Ariana Hoet, Executive Clinical Director at The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nick Linkenhoker, Executive Director at Worthington Resource Pantry
Phillip DiSilvestri, President at Capital Choice Office Furniture
Vernae Taylor, Five-time award-winning international bestselling author, coach, performance artist and community builder
Moderated by Aditi Bhatiya, CEO of The Spice Age Group and Founder of Divercity614
Agenda:
• 7:30am: Arrival, Networking, Complimentary coffee & breakfast
• 8:00am: Welcome, Panelist introductions
• 8:15am: Coffee with a Cause panel discussion, plus audience Q&A
• 8:55am: Closing announcements
Free coffee and light breakfast provided. Free parking. Open to all. Bring a friend and join the conversation.