About the Webinar

Looking for ways to engage traditionally disengaged or hard-to-reach communities? Want to hear about ways to engage more diverse and representative groups?

Resident Academies, sometimes called Citizen Academies or Civic Academies, are an invaluable way to provide ongoing education and communication with community members about various topics, including local government structures, services, and upcoming engagement opportunities. This simple, yet transformative practice, helps local governments build positive relationships with residents from various socio-economic backgrounds. It can also help empower communities, increase engagement, and foster a more resilient community.

Join our webinar to discover how Resident Academies can drive positive change in your community and help you reach traditionally under-engaged or hard-to-engage residents. The webinar will explore how various local governments have leveraged Resident Academies to enhance public awareness about local government functions while building trust and nurturing new community champions. Hear presenters representing large and small jurisdictions describe the benefits and unexpected outcomes of Resident Academies and share inspiring stories about residents who have emerged as community leaders through these programs.

Speakers

• Michael G. Brown, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Port of San Diego
• Alexandra Ikeda, Parks and Recreation Director, City of American Canyon
• Alison Lehman, County Executive Officer, Nevada County

Moderated by Roberto Carlos Torres, Senior Program Manager, Institute for Local Government.

Recording 

Presentation

Resident Academies Presentation