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.
Aldrin Bonilla on Washington Heights, Community, and Economic Opportunity
Aldrin Bonilla, Executive Vice President of the Fund for the City of New York, joins Greg Morris for a conversation on public service, data, and what it takes to build stronger communities in New York City.
Randy Peers on Small Business, Workforce Pathways, and Brooklyn’s Economic Future
Randy Peers, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, joins Greg Morris for a conversation on what it really takes to build a stronger, more inclusive economy in New York City.
Jeffrey Ginsburg on Building Systems that Reduce Homelessness and Expand Opportunity
New York City continues to face a deepening housing and homelessness crisis, with tens of thousands of families experiencing housing instability. Leaders like Jeffrey Ginsburg, President & CEO of Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA-GNY), are working on the frontlines to advance solutions that connect housing, human services, and long-term economic opportunity.
From Degrees to Jobs: Kalani Leifer on Fixing the College-to-Career Gap
In our latest NYC Workforce Drop episode, Greg sits down with Kalani Leifer, CEO of COOP Careers, to explore the growing challenge of underemployment and the critical role of social capital in today’s job market.
Randy Moore on Workforce, Philanthropy, and Systems Change
In this episode of the NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Greg Morris sits down with Randy Moore, President of the CD&R Foundation, for a conversation about leadership, philanthropy, and expanding economic mobility.
Chris Watler on Reentry, Opportunity, and Building Safer Communities
Greg Morris sits down with Chris Watler, Co-Chair of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition Board and Executive Vice President of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), for a thoughtful conversation about reentry, economic mobility, and what it takes to build safer, stronger communities.
Scott French on Keeping NYC’s Safety Net Strong in a Time of Federal Change
Greg Morris sits down with Scott French, Administrator of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), for a conversation about protecting New York City’s safety net at a critical moment.