Opening Plenary Session

Date: Thursday, May 22

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Holiday Ballroom 4-5

Opening Remarks:

  • Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, ICMA Executive Director

Opening Plenary Speakers:

  • Dr. Leonard Brock, VP for Learning and Impact, CFLeads
  • Laura McAloon, City Administrator of Grand Island, Nebraska
  • Christian Motley, VP of Partnerships and Community Impact, Results for America
  • Dr. Clarence Wardell, Deputy Director of Economic Mobility & Opportunity, Gates Foundation
This plenary conversation will focus on individuals’ commitment to EMO through their work, as well as how their personal experiences have shaped their understanding of its importance. Discussion will also touch how they are working to further EMO at the local level through their respective roles.