As communities across the country strive to help residents exit poverty, achieve economic success, and live in a more equitable society, the importance of local data for creating meaningful and lasting change has never been greater. Harnessing these data is crucial for local leaders, advocates, researchers, and anyone committed to advancing upward mobility and racial equity in their communities.

We invite you to join us on October 2 for an in-depth look at the Urban Institute’s new Upward Mobility Data Dashboard. You’ll hear from five speakers who will share the latest tools, research, and real-world examples of data-driven initiatives in communities.

Why attend?

• Learn how to leverage the Upward Mobility Data Dashboard and other tools from the Upward Mobility Initiative to drive change in your own community.
• Discover actionable insights from successful local initiatives.
• Engage directly with experts during a Q&A session.
• For those in person, network with fellow leaders at a reception immediately following the event. 

About Urban’s Upward Mobility Initiative: We provide local leaders with data and tools to create community conditions that lead to economic success, power and autonomy, and dignity and belonging for all residents, especially those who have been excluded from prosperity.
 

Speakers

• Kimberly Burrowes, Training and Technical Assistance Senior Manager, Research to Action Lab, Urban Institute 
• Leonard Brock, Vice President of Learning and Impact (Issues), CFLeads
• Tina Chelidze, Policy Associate, Research to Action Lab, Urban Institute
• Lee Evans, Policy Coordinator, Research to Action Lab, Urban Institute
• Samantha Fu, Senior Policy Associate, Research to Action Lab, Urban Institute
• Keith Fudge, Director, Upward Mobility Framework Initiative, Research to Action Lab, Urban Institute
• Kosar Jahani, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Myra Jones-Taylor, Senior Vice President, Impact and External Affairs, Urban Institute
• Margery Austin Turner, Institute Fellow, Urban Institute
   

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this event.