Ivy Indy - Winter 2022: Vol. 01

Ruth Watkins, president of Strada Impact, moderated the first panel. The panel featured:

Angie Carr Klitzsch, president and CEO of EmployIndy

Emil Ekiyor, founder and CEO of Innopower LLC Jamie Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation Anthony Murdock, executive pastor of Eastern Star Church Michael Wolley, north district commander of the IMPD Angie Koller, dean of the Ivy Tech Indianapolis School of Nursing The group discussed ways community college can respond to the needs of the area, including the need to make postsecondary education more accessible, the

expansion of dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities and reducing recidivism rates.

Vop Osili, president of the Indianapolis City-County Council Ashley Gurvitz, CEO for the Alliance for Northeast Unification Aaron Williams, board chairman for the Boone County Racial Diversity Coalition Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Dr. Kenith Britt, Marian University’s senior VP of Strategic Growth and Innovation Dr. Sean Huddleston, president of Martin University share how Ivy Tech can further partner with local government and community-based organizations to support economic success. The panel inclu Indy Chamber President and CEO Michael Huber moderated the second panel. He asked participants to Panelists shared the immediate need for residents to earn a credential quickly to meet employment demands and the importance of earning wages that will help individuals or families break a cycle of poverty. Guests also discussed ensuring everyone has a seat at the table in decision-making and ways Ivy Tech and organizations can come together to provide wraparound support.

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