This fireside chat brings together influential figures from local government, the clergy, and higher education to discuss the vital role of community and investment in fostering growth and development. Moderated by Deborah Scott, CEO of Georgia STAND-UP, the conversation aims to explore how these sectors can collaborate to create lasting positive impacts in their communities. FIRESIDE CHAT
MODERATOR
Deborah Scott, CEO of Georgia STAND-UP and We Vote. We Win., is a nationally recognized organizer, as well as a prominent advocate for voting rights and economic equity who has been a leader in civic engagement and community development for more than 25 years. Designated a “White House Champion of Change” by President Obama, she is founder of the Movement Center, a multi-purpose meeting and conference facility in Atlanta, Georgia that serves as a hub for progressive organizing throughout the South, while also providing mentoring to young leaders through her Policy Institute for Leadership Development and workforce training through Trade-UP, a prep- apprenticeship program focused on skills related to climate resilience and energy transition.
Deborah Scott Georgia STAND-UP, Trade-Up
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