Jeffrey LeFrancois on Public Space, Neighborhood Stewardship, and Inclusive Economic Corridors
In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jeffrey LeFrancois, Executive Director of the Meatpacking District Management Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about civic life, economic development, housing, public space, politics, and the many ways New Yorkers build power by showing up.
Jennifer Mitchell on Housing, Reentry, and the Future of Workforce Development
That line has shaped The Doe Fund’s work for nearly 40 years, and in this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg Morris sits down with Jennifer Mitchell, President and CEO of The Doe Fund, to talk about why that idea still matters and what it looks like in practice today.
Angie Kamath on Mid-Career Mobility, Career-Connected Education, and Economic Opportunity
Greg sits down with Angie Kamath, Dean of the NYU School of Professional Studies, for a conversation about career pivots, higher education, workforce systems, and what it really means to keep growing in a changing economy.
Ayesha George on Workforce Pathways, Equity, and Scaling Opportunity in New York City
Greg sits down with Ayesha George, Executive Director of STRIVE New York, for a conversation about leadership, second chances, career pathways, and the deeply human work of helping New Yorkers move toward economic mobility.
Miquela Craytor on Industrial Policy, Green Jobs, and Economic Mobility
Greg sits down with Miquela Craytor, Senior Advisor (former interim Executive Director, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC), founder of Craytor Strategies, for a conversation about planning, power, environmental justice, industrial policy, and what it takes to build real economic opportunity in New York City.
Andrew Rigie on NYC’s Hospitality Economy: Jobs, Policy, and What It Takes to Operate
Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, joins Greg Morris for a conversation about restaurants, nightlife, small business survival, and what really happens behind the scenes in one of New York City’s most beloved industries.
Building a Workforce System That Works for Families with Anthony Barrows
Anthony Barrows, Executive Director of Lift New York and longtime advocate for economic justice and systems reform, joins Greg Morris for a conversation about poverty, public systems, and the role community plays in helping families thrive.
Brian Aquart on Building Healthcare Workforce Pipelines and Expanding Economic Opportunity
Brian Aquart—Vice President of Workforce & Community Education at Northwell Health, host of the Why I Left podcast, and founder of Storyline by Kingswood—joins Greg Morris for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and building clearer pathways into healthcare careers.
Gary P. Jenkins on Supportive Housing, Systems Leadership, and Workforce Access
Gary P. Jenkins—CEO of Urban Pathways and former NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner—joins Greg Morris for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and building systems that actually work for New Yorkers.
Mini Episode: Carrying Forward Fred Shack’s Legacy
In this special mini episode, Greg Morris and Gary P. Jenkins take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Fred Shack, the longtime CEO of Urban Pathways and a tireless advocate for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
Aldrin Bonilla on the True Cost of Living in NYC
In Part Two of this two-part conversation, Aldrin Bonilla, Executive Vice President of the Fund for the City of New York, joins Greg Morris to unpack the findings behind the Fund’s latest “Overlooked and Undercounted” True Cost of Living brief and why it demands urgent attention.
Chris Quinn on Housing Stability and Economic Mobility
Christine Quinn—President and CEO of Women In Need (WIN), former New York City Council Speaker, and one of the city’s most passionate advocates—joins Greg Morris for a conversation on leadership, housing, and what it takes to make change stick in New York City.