This panel dialogue will highlight parks-related workforce development programs with the potential to transform communities.
Panelists will discuss the challenges faced in these programs and share successful case studies, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding strategies and strong partnerships to measure, replicate, and expand the impacts. They will also highlight the critical role of parks and public spaces in creating equitable cities through workforce development and community investment.
Speakers
Daniel Arrubla
Horticulturist Assistant, Friends of The Underline
Vania Laguerre
Senior Vice President, Local Market Executive, Bank of America
Thomas Guentner
Director of Land Stewardship, Landforce
Kia Johnson
Equitable Development Manager, 11th Street Bridge Park