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Economic Mobility Learning Series

Greater Houston Community Foundation invites you to join our Economic Mobility Learning Series, which are virtual presentations and discussions on models that advance economic mobility, featuring proven and emerging approaches from across the nation. Each webinar will explore real-world cross-sector efforts and research that help individuals and families move up the economic ladder.

We hope our Economic Mobility Learning Series strengthens community knowledge, inspires more partnership, and develops a shared understanding of what it may take to improve economic mobility in the Houston region.

Webinars are virtual and open to anyone interested in learning about and exploring ideas that could inform efforts to improve economic mobility in Houston, including:

  • Nonprofit, philanthropic, public sector, and civic leaders working on economic mobility or related issues.
  • Funders and donors interested in learning about evidence-informed strategies and models that advance economic mobility.
  • Researchers, practitioners, and community leaders who are curious about what’s working, and why, in other regions.

Upcoming Webinars

Opportunity Insights

Date: August 7, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM CT

Featuring: Matthew Staiger, Research Scientist, and David Forte, Director of Research and Translation & Strategic Initiatives, at Opportunity Insights.

Opportunity Insights is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization located at Harvard University that seeks to translate insights from rigorous, scientific research to policy change by harnessing the power of “big data” using an interdisciplinary approach.

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Economic Mobility Learning Series

Date: September 4, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM CT

Featuring: To Be Announced

Economic Mobility Learning Series

Date: October 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM CT

Featuring: To Be Announced

In Case You Missed It

Child Poverty Action Lab

In this recorded webinar, we are joined by Alan Cohen, Founder and CEO of the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL), a nationally recognized organization serving as an unofficial research and development engine for their region. CPAL partners across public systems, community organizations, and neighborhoods to use data‑driven, human‑centered design approaches to break cycles of intergenerational poverty and improve outcomes for children and families.

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Leading on Opportunity

In this recorded webinar, the Community Foundation is joined by Sherri Chisholm, Executive Director, and AJCalhoun, Managing Director, at LOO. LOO, an entity of the Foundation For The Carolinas, supports Charlotte on its generations-long journey to improve economic mobility for all. Using strategy, policy, and data, it helps partners across Charlotte-Mecklenburg solve complex social challenges that no single person or organization can tackle on their own.

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Prosperity Initiative

In this recorded webinar, the Community Foundation is joined by Brook Gilliam, Deputy Director of Community Coalition for Prosperity, Lena Porell, Strategic Planning and Community Engagement Manager at City of Tucson, and Helen Schaffer, Community Workforce Manager II at Pima County.

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