Brookings Fellow William Frey presents on how the millennial generation can serve as a demographic bridge
On Tuesday, January 30, the Metropolitan Policy Program hosted an event featuring the newly released work of “Diversity Explosion” author William H. Frey, entitled “The millennial generation: A demographic bridge to America’s diverse future.” Following Frey’s keynote presentation, a panel discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the millennial generation, and how systems need to adapt accordingly. Panelists included Jasmine Hicks from Young Invincibles, a national organization aimed at amplifying young voices in national discussions on health care, higher education, and economic security; Dr. Mildred Garcia, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and first Latina president in the largest system of public higher education in the country in CSU Fullerton; and Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to office in the United States.
Photo Credit: Sharon Farmer
Brookings Fellow William Frey presents on how the millennial generation can serve as a demographic bridge
On Tuesday, January 30, the Metropolitan Policy Program hosted an event featuring the newly released work of “Diversity Explosion” author William H. Frey, entitled “The millennial generation: A demographic bridge to America’s diverse future.” Following Frey’s keynote presentation, a panel discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the millennial generation, and how systems need to adapt accordingly. Panelists included Jasmine Hicks from Young Invincibles, a national organization aimed at amplifying young voices in national discussions on health care, higher education, and economic security; Dr. Mildred Garcia, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and first Latina president in the largest system of public higher education in the country in CSU Fullerton; and Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to office in the United States.
Photo Credit: Sharon Farmer