Pathways to Social Mobility: Education's Role in Transforming Lives in St. Louis and Beyond
This event seeks to explore the impact of education on social mobility throughout the different stages of life, including high school, post-secondary education, and workforce development. Join us for an exploration surrounding the mechanisms that drive social mobility and the evolving role of education in comparison to other policy alternatives. After a keynote, there will be a panel discussion exploring existing and innovative programs aimed at increasing social mobility in St. Louis. A reception will follow the event.
Keynote Speaker

Rajeev Darolia, PhD is the Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Kentucky. He serves as Associate Director of Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, Associate Director of the UK Center for Poverty Research, and Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and he served as Chief Economist in the U.S. Department of Education in 2024-25. His research focuses on how public policy affects educational decisions and outcomes, and more broadly, economic mobility and financial security. Dr. Darolia is an alumnus of WashU having received his BSBA in Finance and Spanish.
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