The Futures Group is a collaborative, transdisciplinary working group of subject matter experts that uses exploratory scenario planning to understand how various forces (social, technological, environmental, economic, or political) are shaping the region and identify ways to better respond to or benefit from those forces. This session will focus on Affecting Change. Light refreshments will be served in advance of the meeting and lunch will be served after.
Welcome and Introductions
Panel Discussion: How can stakeholders within our region affect Change?
- Meg Long, President, Equal Measure
- Lynn Mandarano, Associate Professor City & Regional Planning, Temple University
- Kahiga Tiagha, Founder, The ITEM (The Inclusive Technology + Entrepreneurship Movement)
- Margie DuBrow, Director, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute (NELI)
Futures Group participant updates and announcements
Lunch will be served after the meeting