Public employers are thinking creatively about how to enable the economic mobility of their workers. Income will always remain central, but employers are increasingly facilitating or providing debt management and wealth-building solutions like emergency savings accounts, small-dollar loans, and financial coaching. In this panel, we will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and innovations at the intersection of work, government, and technology that help public-sector employees build wealth. 

Speakers: 

• Alison Freas, President and CEO, The SOURCE
• Sid Pailla, CEO, Sunny Day Fund Shreenath Regunathan, Founder, Starlight
• Lizbeth Schoon, Senior HR Benefits Analyst, City and County of Denver
• Monica Stone, Deputy Director, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Brett Theodos, Director, Center for Local Finance and Growth, Urban Institute 

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this event. 

This event is supported by programmatic funding for the Center for Local Finance and Growth. Further information on the Urban Institute’s funding principles is available at urban.org/about/organizational-principles.