Inspire Stories
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Tony Davis emphasizes the health benefits of improving people’s environments
Tony Davis builds on what makes each community unique when developing strategies to improve social determinants of health. Get to know Tony and his work at the New York Fed.
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Through community engagement, Tracy Choi makes space at the table for others
“We’re not going to change a community system or problem overnight. We want sustained involvement to help create long-term changes,” says Tracy Choi of the San Francisco Fed. Get to know Tracy and her work.
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Mike Eggleston bridges communities through collaborative research, partnership building
Mike Eggleston uses collaboration and research to expand partnerships in lower- income communities with the goal of increasing economic mobility for residents.
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Julie Siwicki works to raise communities’ voices in Fed research
Julie Siwicki works hard to make sure the perspectives of community partners are part of the research formula.
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Gar Kelley uses faith and experience to influence economic potential in underserved communities
Gar Kelley uses faith and experience to influence economic potential in underserved communities.
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Forging cross-sector partnerships, Marycruz De León helps improve education and workforce outcomes, and promotes digital inclusion
Get to know Marycruz De León and her work at the Dallas Fed to support community partnerships that aim to improve the region’s education and workforce outcomes and promote digital inclusion.
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Alaina Barca uses research to highlight economic opportunities
Alaina Barca, a community development research analyst at the Philadelphia Fed, aims to make the economy more easily accessible to everyone.
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A business approach drives Charly van Dijk’s professional work
Get to know the Atlanta Fed’s Charly van Dijk and her work on the Southern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative.
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With outreach and data, Maria Thompson builds bridges between small business owners and lenders
Maria Thompson knows small business, both personally and professionally. As the former national outreach manager for the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS), Maria taps her expertise and personal experiences to advocate tirelessly for small firms.
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Casey Lozar works to be a resource for the Native American community
Get to know Casey Lozar and what inspires his work at the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Minneapolis Fed.