LEAD 2024
Friday, September 13th, 2024
opportunity to learn about advocacy on the local and state levels. Presented in partnership with
our regional Chambers, LEAD is designed to further attendees' knowledge of the legislative
process, grassroots advocacy, and major current statewide and national policy initiatives.
This event provides attendees with tools and resources to build their advocacy toolbelt and meet
their legislators/representatives to discuss topics that are important to them and the communities
they serve. Attendees hear from an array of passionate speakers from elected officials, the
government sector, community organizers, and advocates.
2024 LEAD Agenda
7:30-8:00 AM – Registration
8-8:30 AM – Welcome
Presenting Sponsor Comments- Geisinger
The Institute of Public Policy & Economic Development Data Overview Session
8:30-9:30 AM – Mayor Roundtable
9:30-9:45 – Coffee Break
9:45-10:45 AM – Breakout Sessions
Choice Of:
- Breakout 1 – Workforce Barriers Discussion- Childcare, Transportation & Talent Pipeline
- Breakout 2 – Building Thriving Communities - Affordable Housing & Infrastructure
10:45-11:00 AM – Coffee Break
11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Keynote Session
Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation
About our Keynote, Mike Carroll:
Secretary of Transportation
Michael Carroll
Mike Carroll was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006 and subsequently re-elected for seven additional terms, and he worked on transportation throughout his time in public office. Mike was the Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee from 2018 through 2022.
In 2010, Mike was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council Distinguished Citizen Award for his work to rehabilitate the Stillwater Dam in Tobyhanna Township. In 2014, he was awarded the Jean Yates Award from the Pittston Memorial Library Board of Trustees based on his dedication and service to the library and the Joseph Battisto Award for his legislative service to the citizens of Monroe County. In 2015, he received the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) State Elected Official Award. In May 2016, he received the BAYADA Home Health Care Champion award, and in June 2016 he was presented with the Silver Bayonet Award by AMVETS in grateful appreciation of services rendered to the community, state, and nation.
Mike formerly worked as the chief of staff for then-state Rep. John Yudichak, served as legislative liaison for PennDOT under Gov. Robert Casey and served as district office director for Congressman Paul Kanjorski. A Pittston Area High School graduate, Mike earned a bachelor of arts in liberal studies from the University of Scranton. A lifelong resident of Avoca, he is a member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in Pittston, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Avoca Division. Mike is the father of three adult children, Matt, Mackenzie, and Ali.
Date and Time
Friday Sep 13, 2024
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Friday, September 13, 2024 (7:30 AM - 12:00 PM) (EDT)
Location
1280 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 United States
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Contact Information
Ahmad Ali: (570) 823-2101
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