Can We Ever Have a City Without Poverty and Inequality? | Sylvie Gallier Howard | TEDxIntrepidAveED

In this talk Sylvie Gallier Howard shares how she came to the realization that investing in growth, doesn't necessarily lead to more equitable cities, but investing in equity, will lead to growth. Sylvie Gallier Howard is Founder & CEO of Equitable Cities Consulting, a practice focused on expanding the field and impact of inclusive, equitable economic development. Sylvie Gallier Howard has extensive experience leading organizations and diverse teams in the non-profit, private and public sectors. In her most recent tenure as Acting Commerce Director and as a cabinet member of Philadelphia’s City government, she spearheaded strategic planning and implementation processes for the City in areas of inclusive growth,
workforce development, equitable entrepreneurship and economic recovery. Sylvie has a B.A. in International relations from Barnard College of Columbia University and an M.A. in Sociology from Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) in Ecuador - a graduate school started by the United Nations Development Program to promote development in Latin America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx