Event

The Philadelphia region – both the city and its surrounding counties – has been transformed over the last decades, driven by economic and demographic changes like immigration, gentrification, and a racially diverse trend in movement to the suburbs. CSERI has invited a distinguished group of speakers from local governments, non-profit organizations, development organizations and service providers who will present insights on local efforts to address integration; housing, jobs and economic development; health, education and social services; and the role of county and local governments.

Panels:

Local Integration

• Carmen Guerrero, Coalición Fortaleza Latina
• Portia Kamara, Multicultural Community Family Services
• Raya Fagg, Welcome Center of Upper Darby
• Manuel Portillo, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Moderator: Michael Jones-Correa, Political Science, Penn

Housing, Jobs and Economic Development

• Billie Barnes, Bucks County Workforce Development Board
• Aziz Jalil, Palestinian American Community of Greater Philadelphia
• Jennifer Rodriguez, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Moderator: Domenic Vitiello, City Planning and Urban Studies, Penn

Health, Education and Social Services

• Wendy Gaynor, Chester County Food Bank
• Nelly Jiménez, ACLAMO
• Ludy Soderman, School District of Philadelphia
Moderator: Chenoa Flippen, Sociology, Penn

County and Local Governments

• Sekela Coles, Upper Darby Township Council
• Scott France, Montgomery County Planning Department
• Brian O’Leary, Chester County Planning Commission
Moderator: Dan Hopkins, Political Science, Penn