Movement by Design
Adapting to the Future of Work is the convening where New York City’s leaders converge and breakthrough ideas emerge. Join us on July 29, 2026 at the NYU Kimmel Center, to build new connections, share innovative ideas, and advance what works.
As a curated space for NYC’s visionaries, Adapting to the Future of Work is where we align on designing the systems that close the gap between opportunity and access. We unite the leaders who fund, build, and lead our city because when we design for young adults, we move everyone forward.
Why You Can’t Miss This
New York City is at an inflection point. By joining this curated experience, you will:
- Shape Strategy: Engage with cross-sector leaders who are redefining local economic mobility.
- Explore Scalable Solutions: Explore the place-based, community-driven models that are already driving measurable local impact.
- Future-Proof Your Workforce: Ensure human labor remains central to an AI-powered labor economy
- Move to Collective Action: Join curated sessions that turn high-level dialogue into coordinated strategy.
Join JobsFirst NYC as we design the future of work together.
Speakers
Featured Speakers
Reganne Brown
Hemodialysis PCT,
St. Nicks Alliance
Timm Chiusano
Author, Creator,
Corporate America’s Mr. Rogers
Marcus Gamboa
Alumni,
Roundabout Theater Theatrical Workforce Development Program
Tara N Gardner
Executive Director,
Day Care Council of New York
Keeshawn Lamazon
Student,
Stacks + Joules at Henry Street Settlement
Annie Martinez
Regional Market Leader (NY, NJ, CT),
Year Up United
Jane Martinez-Dowling
Chief of Office of Student Pathways,
New York City Public Schools
Ivelesse Mendez-Justiniano, MBA, MS, PhD
Vice President Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer,
NYC Health and Hospitals
Jack Michalak
Musician, Composer, and Handy Technician,
BRIC Arts Media, Reel Works
Chantella Mitchell
Program Director for Community Development & Housing and Jobs & Workforce Development,
New York Community Trust
Shanie Mohamed
Executive Director,
JobsFirst NEPA
Randy Moore
Foundation President,
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Foundation
Jerelyn Rodriguez
Co-Founder and CEO,
The Knowledge House
Debbie Roman
Program Manager,
NY Workforce Development
Sarah Steinberg
Global Public Policy Partnerships,
LinkedIn
Matt Sigelman
President,
Burning Glass Institute
Andrew Stern
President Emeritus,
Service Employees International Union
Avionte Williams
Marcy Alumni,
The Marcy Lab School
Workshops Presented By:
Jared Barnett
President & CEO,
Slingshot Memphis
Cruz Esquilin
Disability Services Operations Manager,
Hostos Community College
Melissa Fisher
Senior Advisor,
CFAR Consulting and Teaching Faculty, Parsons School of Design
Phil Kirschner
Transformation Partner,
Lead with AI
Kristen Lewis
Director,
Measure of America, SSRC
John Martinez
Vice President,
Evidence to Practice, MDRC
Gregory Morris
CEO,
New York Training and Employment Coalition
Alex Powers
Associate Director,
Measure of America