How Local Leaders Are Using the Upward Mobility Framework to Drive Meaningful Community Change
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (AICP-CM: 1)
Holiday Ballroom 1
Speakers:
- Frank Cardella, Director of Economic Mobility, United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg
- Martha Fedorowicz, Training and Technical Assistance Manager, Research to Action Lab at The Urban Institute
- Keith Fudge, Director of Policy Management, Research to Action Lab at the Urban Institute
- Verna Laboy, Program Manager, Upward Mobility Project, Boone County Community Services Department
- Shireen Malekafzali Taidi, Chief Equity Officer, San Mateo County
This session will highlight real-world examples of local leaders and practitioners who are using the Upward Mobility Framework to identify barriers and develop targeted strategies to increase upward mobility and racial equity in their communities. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the practical application of the Framework, learn about innovative data-driven approaches, and discover the latest resources and best practices from the Upward Mobility Initiative for creating sustainable and equitable community transformations.
This session is eligible for Certification Maintenance credits with the American Institute of Certified Planners. If you are an AICP member and attend the session in full, you can add credits to your CM log by searching for the “National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference 2025” in the CM Search menu and selecting specific sessions from those associated with the event.
