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Staying the Course: Sustaining Equity in Challenging Times

October 14, 2025 @ 01:00:00 pm - October 14, 2025 @ 02:00:00 pm
Eastern Time (ET)

The National Academy of Public Administration’s Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance, the American Society of Public Administration’s H. George Frederickson Center for Social Equity, and Race Forward/the Government Alliance on Race and Equity invite you to a webinar discussing how different organizations are maintaining a focus on social equity and racial justice in our current, challenging environment. Hear from speakers who remain committed to ensuring the work on equity and a multiracial democracy continues. The panel represents leading organizations, advocates, academic researchers, and jurisdictions who are working to practically embed best practices into their daily work and operations.

Panelists:

  • Michael Jacobson, King County, Chair Academy Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance (Moderator)
  • Carlton Eley, Race Forward (Discussant)
  • Kim Desmond, City of San Diego, Race Forward Board of Directors
  • Shireen Malekafzali Taidi, San Mateo County, GARE Steering Committee
  • John Bartle, University of Omaha, ASPA President

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