Empowering Economies: Community Colleges Shaping the Regional Workforce

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Naria Santa Lucia, General Manager of Skills for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies; Kristen Fox, CEO at Business Higher Education Forum; Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships at Miami Dade College; and Pam Eddinger, President at Bunker Hill Community College.

The session highlighted the transformative role of community colleges in driving regional workforce development. The speakers explored innovative strategies and collaborative efforts that align education with emerging workforce demands, address skills gaps, and foster sustainable community growth. They shared valuable perspectives on how community colleges serve as dynamic hubs for innovation, talent development, and economic empowerment, ultimately strengthening local economies.