The Annie E. Casey Foundation Names Allison Gerber Vice President for the Center for Economic Opportunity

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has appointed Allison Gerber as vice president of the Center for Economic Opportunity, a role in which she will lead efforts to create pathways to financial stability and economic success for children, youth and families across the United States. Gerber, who has spent more than 20 years driving economic and workforce development initiatives, brings a proven dedication to advancing access to opportunity for all young people. Her appointment will take effect Jan. 6, 2025.

Gerber has been a leader at the Foundation since 2013, shaping its strategies on workforce training, apprenticeships and partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders. As a senior associate, she focused on providing in-demand employment skills and credentials for low-income young people through the Generation Work initiative that now operates in eight cities. Named director of employment, education and training in 2021, Gerber has played a pivotal role in expanding programs that make education and workforce development more accessible for young people, especially those who have faced barriers to success.

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Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation