Economic Opportunity

The Digital Equity Accelerator’s New Advisory Council

As we prepare to welcome the Digital Equity Accelerator’s first-ever cohort, we are thrilled to introduce a phenomenal group of leaders who will serve as our inaugural Advisory Council. Comprising leaders at the forefront of advancing equity in education, healthcare, and economic opportunity across the digital space, this diverse network serves as a brain trust to ensure that the Accelerator centers on and serves the communities most impacted by the digital divide.

May 4, 2022
Image includes headshots of and Twitter handles for or names of the eleven Advisory Council members. From left to right, top to bottom: “@PAbeywardena, @shahed, Sarbani Banerjee Belur, Jochai Ben-Avie, @gangulis, Fyras Mawazini, @AlejandroRoark, Susan Scott-Parker, @udbhav_tiwari, @maria_m_town, and Kristi Zappie-Ferradino.”

Closing Opportunity Gaps by Investing in Black Financial Institutions | Video

From the tragic murder of George Floyd to the shocking attack on the U.S. Capitol, have sparked a seismic shift in society’s acknowledgement of the need for transformational action to address systemic, institutionalized racism.

February 26, 2021

This Labor Day Let’s Reinvent Essential Work

While a tiny virus upended our daily lives, essential workers continued to meet the needs of others despite the risks and burdens.

September 4, 2020

Statement on Racial and Economic Justice

Racism was embedded in our system from the start, and systemic racism requires systemic solutions.

June 4, 2020

Who’s In, Who’s Out: Opportunity in America

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program launched its conversation series, Opportunity in America, which examines economic opportunity in the US and implications for individuals, families, and communities across the country.

November 8, 2019

The State of Our Economy – Extending Opportunity Requires Boosting Job Quality

Improving job quality is an essential ingredient to strengthening our union.

February 6, 2019
Economic charts and indicators superimposed on an American flag

The Retail Marathon – People, Practices, Power, Performance

Charm City Run in Baltimore can teach other companies how to achieve success both financially and for workers.

September 18, 2017

Who Can Access the American Dream?

Richard Reeves says its time to stop thinking of the US as a meritocracy.

July 26, 2017