Civic and community engagement professionals have long been innovators, connectors, and problem solvers who bring people together across campuses and communities around shared causes. From its roots, our field has been grounded in navigating challenging situations through partnerships and collaborations—ultimately developing cutting-edge solutions to address the biggest issues in our society. This is the foundation we can build on as we address the extreme challenges of today. During this plenary session, join us for a frank and honest dialogue about what’s happening, how we’re responding, and what the role of civic and community engagement is and should be.