We're to share that Lucretia P. Murphy, vice president of JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement, will represent Jobs for the Future (JFF) at the inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening in Jackson, Mississippi, October 15–16! Mississippi’s push to reach 55% postsecondary attainment by 2030 is about building stronger talent pipelines and opening access to high-demand, high-wage, #qualityjobs. Lucretia will join education, business, and community leaders to influence policy solutions and identify skills pathways to help grow the state’s workforce and economy. Heading to the Jackson Convention Complex? Meet up with Lucretia to learn how we’re partnering with states and employers to expand access to education and jobs for people with records, and discover how your organization can be part of the solution. #JFFImpact #AscentTo55
Another exciting speaker on the agenda! Lucretia P. Murphy is a vice president at Jobs for the Future (JFF) and director of the Center for Justice and Economic Advancement. Her work focuses on developing comprehensive strategies that increase economic opportunity for individuals and economic prosperity for communities with a focus on economic mobility for individuals who have been involved with the criminal system. She has expertise in TA to stakeholders across the education, employment, and corrections ecosystems, non-profit, community-based leadership, and place-based strategies. Lucretia has a doctorate in higher education policy from the University of Michigan, a law degree from the University of Texas–Austin, and a bachelor's degree in international politics, law, and organization from Georgetown University.
