The challenge of advancing a more community-driven, person-centered approach to multi-sector care coordination has been compounded by the inherent state of systemic racism and inequities rooted within all elements of society. In anticipation of the 4th Annual CIE Summit, 211/CIE San Diego hosted a Special Session to introduce critical components of system design and Community Information Exchange (CIE) principles that underscore the importance of leading with community to drive systems change.