Community Stakeholder Meeting
Opportunity Makers:
Co-Creating Solutions for Economic Mobility
Presented by Hollingsworth Funds, The Riley Institute, and the United Way of Greenville County
25 Goldsmith St, Greenville, SC 29609
Join Greenville leaders for a morning with Dr. Raj Chetty after attending his September 16 public talk through the Riley Institute’s StraightTalk series, Bootstraps: Myths and Solutions to Economic Mobility.*
During this workshop, Dr. Chetty will share how other communities have used his research to achieve upward mobility solutions through innovative community partnerships and policies. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves to explore how to build a Greenville in which the American Dream can fall within closer reach for all. We’ll consider local barriers faced by low-income families and discuss how local programs and partnerships can help to unlock upward economic mobility pathways in Greenville.
*Please note – Participants in this session should also plan to attend Dr. Chetty’s keynote presentation and panel discussion with local leaders on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. Use promo code: CommunityPartner for free registration to this session.
Meeting Details
- Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:30-10:00 a.m.
- Location: 25 Goldsmith St, Greenville, SC 29609
This community stakeholders meeting is by invitation only. Below, find a schedule for the day. If you still need to register, please contact Julie Meredith at [email protected].
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. |
Coffee, pastries, and check-in | |
|---|---|---|
8:00-8:30 a.m. |
Moderated Discussion | Raj Chetty, Opportunity Insights |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Prototyping Workshop – Constructing Economic Mobility Pathways | facilitated by Kirsten-Naomi Chapman, United Way of Greenville County; feedback from Raj Chetty |
9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Identifying Opportunities and Next Steps | With final remarks by Gage Weekes, Hollingsworth Funds |
Session Leaders
Raj Chetty, Ph.D.,is the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the director of Opportunity Insights, which uses big data to study the science of economic opportunity: how we can give children from all backgrounds better chances of succeeding? Chetty has been awarded many accolades, including a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship.
Kirsten Naomi Chapman, Ph.D., (facilitator) brings expertise in systems thinking, leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. She is currently vice-president of systems change at United Way of Greenville County where she leads efforts to increase economic mobility by addressing barriers in transportation, education, housing, and childcare. She holds degrees from Berea College, University of Hawaii, and Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Gage Weekes is president and CEO of Hollingsworth Funds, a Greenville-based philanthropic organization whose mission is to collectively remove systemic barriers that hold people back and to strengthen pathways that propel all people forward. He is responsible for aligning all of Hollingsworth Funds assets in pursuit of a Greenville where equitable opportunities exist for all to advance and thrive. He is a Liberty Fellow and currently serves on the board of OnTrack Greenville and the Greenville Chamber.