Joy Is An Act of Resistance

Hi Friend,

We begin a new year grounded in the truth: joy is an act of resistance.

That spirit is carrying us forward as we prepare to gather with you April 14–15 for the 2026 Just Economy Conference ([link removed] ) , a space to reconnect, reflect and reenergize alongside advocates, practitioners and leaders committed to building an economy that works for everyone.

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Our joy also extends to our Program Committee, composed of NCRC partners and members whose leadership played a key role in selecting this year’s sessions ([link removed] ) . We are grateful for their time, insight and strength.

Thank you to our Program Committee members:

- Anika Palm, URL Media
- Bernell Grier, ANHD
- Bethany Sanchez, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
- Brad Blower, Inclusive-Partners
- Carlos Javier Torres, The Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama
- Charles Wesche, NeighborWorks Lincoln and Prairie Roots Community Land Trust
- Chelsea Gochenour, Homestead Resources
- David Uejio, FHFA
- Erika Brandt, City of Raleigh, Housing and Neighborhoods Department
- Eva Brown, BMO
- Ezra Garrett, Oportun
- J. Averi Frost, Freedom Equity Inc.
- Josephine Faas, Progress and Poverty Institute
- Kelsey Condon, Americans for Financial Reform
- Lamar Richards, CNHED
- Latorrie Geer, CommunityWorks
- Lourdes Herencia Carrasco, Adelante Mujeres
- Matt Hull, Texas Association of CDCs
- Monica Barros, Ceres
- Ryan Sears, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services
- Sarah Markenson-Bussel, OFN

We hope you will join us in April for some joyful resistance!

In solidarity,

Team NCRC

P.S. Hill Day registration closes January 30. If you didn’t add it during conference registration, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to join 250+ NCRC members meeting directly with legislators on Capitol Hill.

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