For years, organizations across Appalachia have been transforming what’s possible for rural communities—reclaiming spaces, reimagining economies, and rebuilding trust. In this panel, leaders from Coalfield Development Corporation, WV Community Development Hub, and the Green Bank for Rural America shared foundations of their work and purpose, impacts in the current landscape, and what it means to keep moving forward in a time of uncertainty.
Speakers:
Emma Byrne, Director of Impact, WV Community Development Hub
Jacob Hannah, Chief Executive Officer, Coalfield Development Corporation
Katie Loudin, Director of Strategic Development, WV Community Development Hub
Daniel Wallace, President & CEO, Green Bank for Rural America
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