More Front Doors for Carbon County

Join United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley in partnership with ReImagine Carbon and Community Development of the Poconos to present More Front Doors for Carbon County. This convening will bring together community leaders, businesses, elected officials, and nonprofit organizations to better understand current housing challenges, including the growing need for senior housing, and actively engage in shaping collaborative, solution-focused approaches to reimagining housing in Carbon County.

Wednesday, March 25

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Orioles Community Center, Lehighton

9 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking

9:30 a.m. | Program

12 p.m. | Lunch and Facilitated Discussion

Speakers

Samar Jha, Director of Government Affairs, AARP

Samar Jha serves as a Government Affairs Director in AARP’s national government affairs team. Samar leads AARP’s local and state housing advocacy for their 53 state offices including District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Virgin Islands. Samar is part of AARP’s housing core team and a tactic lead for the housing enterprise strategy. Samar represents AARP before local and state governing bodies and manages relationships with elected and appointed officials with advocacy on housing and livability policies that support AARP members.

Morgan Boyd, Special Advisor to the Secretary, PA DCED

Morgan Boyd serves as Special Advisor to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development, overseeing DCED’s regional field offices and directing a portfolio focused on housing, community revitalization, and economic competitiveness. He led the development of Pennsylvania’s Housing Action Plan and plays a leading role in implementing major statewide initiatives, including the Governor’s $600 million Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Plan and reforms to the City Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program. In this role, he ensures state policy, investment, and delivery are aligned to produce results for communities across the Commonwealth.

Special thank you to our partners

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | 1110 American Parkway NE Suite F -120 | Allentown, PA 18109 US

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