On this episode of Maven Talks, we sit down with Susan Steves Thompson, Executive Director of the Hemisfair Conservancy and a lifelong San Antonian whose career spans more than 30 years in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. From leading transformational work at AVANCE–San Antonio and the San Antonio Area Foundation to stewarding a bold vision for Hemisfair today, Susan brings deep perspective on what it takes to build community through place. With personal ties to HemisFair ’68, she shares how legacy, sustainability, and inclusivity are shaping the future of one of our city’s most meaningful gathering spaces—and why public spaces matter now more than ever.
