Increasing Equitable Infrastructure Investments in Underserved Communities

In this webinar, the Council hosted Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Christopher Coes and Department of Transportation (DOT) officials responsible for community outreach for a conversation about how foundations can collaborate with community partners to support the implementation of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in November 2021. The cross-government investment can achieve unprecedented outcomes to ensure racial equity, thriving communities, worker empowerment, and climate change reforms but partnerships between government, philanthropy and industry will be critical. This webinar features best practices, and insights with federal officials to aid their efforts to address historic gaps in public transportation policy and engagement of underserved communities.

U.S. Department of Transportation Speakers

Christopher Coes
Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy

Lynda Tran
Director of Public Engagement and Senior Advisor to the Secretary

Mariia Zimmerman
Strategic Advisor for Technical Assistance and Community Solutions

Funder Perspectives

Naomi Amaha
Director of Policy & Government Affairs
Denver Foundation

Crystal Bridgeman
Senior Director of Workforce Development
Siemens Foundation

Shana Bartley
Policy Officer
W.K.Kellogg Foundation