Possibility Lab

Thank you Sacramento! Earlier this week, we were thrilled to connect with our partners in the State Capitol to discuss how to leverage university partnerships to advance evidence-based policy. We welcomed nearly 100 policy, legislative and advocacy staff to hear from some of our current partners and explore the immense opportunities that exist to catalyze partnerships between UC researchers and state government. Our panel was moderated by Amy Lerman and featured: Mary Ann Miller Bates,?Executive Director, California Cradle-to-Career Data System Becky Monroe, Civil Rights Attorney and former Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, California Civil Rights Department Sebastian Sanchez, Deputy Secretary for Agriculture and Immigrant Workforce, California Labor & Workforce Development Agency Special thank you to Catharine Baker and the UC Student & Policy Center for hosting us!

We’re thrilled to invite you to a dynamic panel discussion at the Goldman School of Public Policy’s upcoming conference on September 13, 2024, from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. This session will spotlight the newly launched Democracy Policy Initiative (DPI), which aims to protect, promote, and help deliver on the promise of our democracy. Join us at the Pauley Ballroom, ASUC Student Union, to hear from an incredible lineup of thought leaders: David C. Wilson Angela Glover Blackwell Jake Grumbach Amy Lerman Ian Bassin This is a unique opportunity to learn about the DPI's mission and how we plan to shape the future of democracy through collaborative partnerships, rigorous research, and innovative policy solutions. We hope to see you there! Register now: https://goldman.school/z9m #Democracy #PublicPolicy #Leadership #Innovation #GSPP #GSPProud

Last Chance to RSVP! Click below to reserve your spot for the Possibility Lab's next Conversation with Possibility in Sacramento next week on Tuesday, August 27, at the UC Student & Policy Center. We'll discuss how state government can leverage partnerships with researchers to better connect with Californians.

See you in Sacramento! RSVP now to join our next Conversations with Possibility discussion featuring Mary Ann Miller Bates, Becky Monroe, and Sebastian Sanchez - happening Tuesday, Aug. 27, at UC Center Sacramento: https://lnkd.in/gVCZaVeh

Join the conversation on August 27! RSVP now for our next Conversation with Possibility featuring Sebastian Sanchez, Mary Ann Miller Bates, and Becky Monroe who will be discussing how state government is leveraging university partnerships to advance evidence-based policy?at UC Center Sacramento - RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gVCZaVeh

The Goldman School of Public Policy is excited to announce that our new Democracy Policy Initiative (DPI) will be a highlight of this year’s Berkeley Public Policy Conference and Alumni Gathering. ?? In these challenging times of hyperpolarization, political violence, and attacks on democratic norms, GSPP launched the DPI to develop leadership, strategies, and solutions for a flourishing, multi-racial democracy. Join us on Friday, Sept 13 for a DPI-focused lunchtime panel. Hear from Dean David Wilson, Angela Glover Blackwell, Jake Grumbach, Amy Lerman, and Ian Bassin on this exciting new initiative and what's ahead. Register now: https://goldman.school/z9m #Democracy #Policy #GSPP #PublicPolicy #StrengthenDemocracy

Our Senior Advisor Jesse M. was invited to speak at the Racial Equity Commission's Inland Empire community meet & greet. We are proud to be a partner to the Commission and their work to address racial equity and inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities.?

Care not incarceration: Excited to announce our new partnership with the State of California’s Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH) to foster evidence-based strategies aimed at alleviating the number of people with behavioral health needs in the criminal justice system. Learn more about the project at https://lnkd.in/gJ5jnBeD

Excited to welcome graduate student researchers Madeline Bradshaw, Rouselinne Gómez, Bella L., and Aparna Stephen to our team of data-driven idealists - here's to a great summer! Check out our full team at https://lnkd.in/g_-jUrbg

Ready to put your data-driven idealism to work? We’re seeking an experienced Senior Researcher to lead innovative projects and partnerships with high-level state partners and a Research Associate to support senior researchers and faculty research affiliates to design, manage, and implement research studies on a variety of public policy and social science topics. Learn more including how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/gY_6XHrJ