Our region has seen dramatic shifts and a constant need for adaptation in the last year. At the same time, the work of the past few years has grown the region’s potential. In this panel, we’ll discuss how our collective work for a brighter Appalachian future has changed over the past few years, and priorities to consider looking forward to 2026. The panel will feature regional and national leaders from non-profit, policy, labor and other key sectors.
Featuring:
Moderator: Dana Kuhnline, Director of Programs, ReImagine Appalachia
Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive
Jessica Arriens, Senior Program Manager, Climate Energy & Policy, National Wildlife Federation
Katelyn Walker Mooney, Senior Advisor, Laborers’ International Union of North America
Katie Loudin, Deputy Director, WV Community Development Hub