The Future of Career Navigation: Funding, Policy, and Practice

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Erica Cuevas, Director of Education Policy at JFF; Stephanie Murphy, Director of State Policy and Research at HCM Strategists; and Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed. The conversation was moderated by Elizabeth Texeira, Vice President of Social Impact at American Student Assistance (ASA).

The session explored the growing need for robust career navigation systems to help young people make informed choices across a wide array of post-secondary options. Panelists shared insights from policy, practice, and lived experience, discussing actionable solutions for scaling these systems equitably. The conversation highlighted early findings from a forthcoming policy report focused on funding and advocacy strategies and showcased examples of cross-sector collaboration—from government to philanthropy to the private sector. Together, they examined how to shape sustainable policies and investments to ensure all learners have access to high-quality career guidance.