How the CSU5 is Advancing Business, Economic, and Community Development Across Greater LA
Presented by CSUN in partnership with LAEDC
This special edition of LAEDC’s Future Forum will bring together the presidents of the CSU5 for a dynamic and intentional conversation about the future of public higher education’s role in driving inclusive regional prosperity.
The CSU5, represented by the five CSU campuses in LA County (Dominguez Hills, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, and Pomona) are a powerhouse of academic, workforce, and innovation capacity serving the Greater LA region. This forum will explore how these institutions are:
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- Driving regional economic development and inclusive growth
- Preparing students for AI-enabled, future-ready careers
- Strengthening cross-sector partnerships with industry
- Influencing public policy and funding at state and federal levels
- Anchoring community development efforts in underserved areas
- How CSUs are meeting the region’s key workforce needs
Speakers & Roles
- Emcee: Jermaine Hampton, VP, Workforce Development & Strategic Initiatives, LAEDC
- Moderator: Stephen Cheung, President & CEO, LAEDC
- Keynote: Lee Zeidman – Former President, Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater & L.A. LIVE
- Panelists:
- Mary Ann Villarreal, Ph.D. – Interim President, CSUDH
- Andrew Jones, J.D. – Interim President, Cal State Long Beach
- Berenecea Johnson Eanes, Ph.D. – President, Cal State LA
- Erika D. Beck, Ph.D. – President, CSUN
- Iris S. Levine, D.M.A. – Interim President, Cal Poly Pomona