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Session Resource 1

Let's Talk Talent: Building Careers in Community Development

Monday, October 6, 2025
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Location: South American AB

    Speaker(s)

  • Joseph McNeely

    <strong>President</strong>
    Metroscape Development

  • Joanna Winchester

    <strong>Director of Training & Technical Assistance</strong>
    Philadelphia Association of CDCs

  • Shirronda Almeida

    <strong>Director of The Mel King Institute for Community Building</strong>
    Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations

  • Yolanda Davila

    <strong>Senior Vice President, Community Development Banking</strong>
    PNC

Community development thrives when we invest in the people doing the work. This session brings together experienced leaders in the field to explore how we can strengthen career development pathways in our field through real-world storytelling, shared knowledge, and active network-building.

In the first half, our panel will trace their personal journeys into the field, examine today's career development landscape, and share what's working — and what's missing — in helping professionals advance. The second half will turn the mic to the attendees for a facilitated conversation to identify common gaps, share real-world workarounds, and spark new collaborations in real time

Thank you to PNC for sponsoring this session.