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 the2026 Just Economy Conference, a space to reconnect, reflect and reenergize alongside advocates, practitioners and leaders committed to building an economy that works for everyone.
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. 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
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