What's Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Communities

Climate Resolve and Estolano Advisors cordially invite you to What’s Possible on Thursday, May 22 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., with a reception to follow.

Building on themes from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s recently-published book, What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods, the conference will highlight ways investment can support resilience and community development.

After enjoying a light lunch, we will host a series of expert-led panel discussions and moderated Q&A’s – all with an eye on helping communities like Altadena.

Confirmed speakers include:

• John Moon - President • LISC Green
• Tina Castro - Co-Founder & Managing Partner • Avivar Capital
• David J. Erickson - Head of Outreach and Education • Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Javier Silva - Senior Associate Director, Community Engagement • Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Honorable Rex Richardson - Mayor • City of Long Beach
• Laurie Schoeman - Chief Investment & Impact Officer • Partners for the Common Good; Former Senior Housing Policy Advisor • The White House
• Rudy Espinoza - Executive Director • Inclusive Action for the City (IAC)
• Roberto Barragan - Executive Director •  ICON CDC
• Veronica Padilla-Campos - Executive Director • Pacoima Beautiful
• Robin Hughes - President • Housing Partnership Network 
• Nuin-Tara Key - Executive Director for Programs • California Forward
• Roy Wright - President & CEO • The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
• Javier Hernandez - Director of Investments • The California Wellness Foundation
• Robin Hughes - President • Housing Partnership Network

The aim? To identify roadblocks in obtaining capital for climate resilience projects – and how various sources of capital can support community-led adaptation.