Creating Jobs, Developing Skills, and Fostering Ownership in Parks and Public Spaces

Panel Dialogue

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