Strengthening Appalachia: Strategies Overcoming Fragility and Fostering Growth
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