As the first female to lead the city of Gary, Indiana—and Indiana’s first African-American female mayor—Karen Freeman-Wilson brings a unique perspective to the profession. She’s also the first vice president of the National League of Cities.
At this year’s Convention, you’ll get a chance to hear Freeman-Wilson in the General Session entitled Civic Engagement Strategy: Inclusivity for the Win. She’ll share her thoughts on the importance of involving people of all genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic statuses in the civic engagement process.