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

President
Metroscape Development
Joanna Winchester

Director of Training & Technical Assistance
Philadelphia Association of CDCs
Shirronda Almeida

Director of The Mel King Institute for Community Building
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations
Yolanda Davila

Senior Vice President, Community Development Banking
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.