The Lewis Honors College, the Gatton College of Business and Economics, and the College of Arts & Sciences Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program are hosting Dr. Seth D. Kaplan, a leading expert on fragile states and a consultant to governments and NGOs worldwide. In his bestselling book, Fragile Neighborhoods, he offers a bold new vision for addressing social decline in America, one zip code at a time, by revitalizing our local institutions.
Following Dr. Kaplan's remarks will be a panel discussion moderated by UK MBA/JD alumna Ariana Strider. The panelists include:
Hon. Angie Hatton, Chair of Kentucky Public Service Commission, former Kentucky House Representative for 94th District
Richard Young, Founder and Executive Director of CivicLex
Dr. Alison Davis, Executive Director, UK Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky
Dr. Kathryn Engle, Director of the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center
The Lewis Honors College, the Gatton College of Business and Economics, and the College of Arts & Sciences Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program are hosting Dr. Seth D. Kaplan, a leading expert on fragile states and a consultant to governments and NGOs worldwide. In his bestselling book, Fragile Neighborhoods, he offers a bold new vision for addressing social decline in America, one zip code at a time, by revitalizing our local institutions.
Following Dr. Kaplan's remarks will be a panel discussion moderated by UK MBA/JD alumna Ariana Strider. The panelists include:
Hon. Angie Hatton, Chair of Kentucky Public Service Commission, former Kentucky House Representative for 94th District
Richard Young, Founder and Executive Director of CivicLex
Dr. Alison Davis, Executive Director, UK Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky
Dr. Kathryn Engle, Director of the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center