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THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN
Joe Marinucci (LC 2003), President & CEO, Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Joe talked about the current state of downtown, the projects currently underway, and how he expects the pandemic and racial justice efforts to affect the face of downtown.
Recorded 08/04/2020
CMHA: THE POLICE AND THE COMMUNITY
Andrés González (LC 2013), Chief of Police, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Chief González talked about the work of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Police Department, how they are building relationships with the communities and how that has changed during the pandemic.
Recorded 07/30/2020
JUMP-STARTING CLE’S ECONOMY
Cathy Belk (LC 2012, CLC Board), President, JumpStart Inc.
Cathy shared how JumpStart Inc. support local entrepreneurs, what has changed since the pandemic hit, and how they are focusing on ensuring equitable access to resources
Recorded 07/29/2020
THE OTHER PANDEMIC
Jack Binder (LC 2019, CLI 2012), Executive Director & CEO, LifeAct
Dr. John Hertzer, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division Chair, University Hospitals
Jennifer Reed, Clinical Program Manager, Highland Springs Changes
Jack, Dr. Hertzer, and Jennifer talked about the tragic increase in suicide rates over the past 10 years and how COVID is amplifying mental health issues in children and teens. They shared how they are working to reach those struggling with mental health issues during the pandemic and in these times of social distancing.
Recorded 07/28/2020
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA IN THE TIME OF COVID
André Gremillet (LC 2018), President & CEO, The Cleveland Orchestra
André spoke about how the pandemic has impacted the Cleveland Orchestra, how they are innovated to not just retain but expand their audience, how they are taking care of their musicians in these challenges times, and their outlook for the future.
Recorded 07/27/2020
HOW TO ENGAGE IN CIVIL CIVIC DISCOURSE
Dan Moulthrop (LC 2014), Chief Executive Officer, The City Club of Cleveland
Dan shared strategies for engaging in civil civic discourse and how to have more productive conversations around difficult topics.
Recorded 07/22/2020