January 6, 2026
Supporting youth with the resources and opportunities they need is key to building a stronger, safer New York City.
New York City’s youth deserve a future full of opportunity, support, and safety. This webinar explores a bold, youth-centered agenda for the next administration that prioritizes community investments that support youth, youth justice, and alternatives to incarceration. Hear from youth advocates and policy leaders about what it will take to build systems that uplift NYC’s next generation—especially those navigating systemic barriers and inequities.
This webinar is part three of a three part series, Building NYC’s Future: A Children’s Agenda for the Next Mayor and City Leaders, spotlighting fact-based policy solutions to some of the most urgent challenges in the context of a Mayoral transition.
Speakers Include:
Caitlyn Passaretti | Senior Policy Associate
Adama Diallo | Civic Engagement Program Coordinator
Rohini Singh | Director of the School Justice Project at Advocates for Children
Nadia Chait | Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)
Nickesha Francis | Policy and Advocacy Manager, Good Shepherd Services
Ebube Nwaeme | Director of Marketing and Communications for the NYC Youth Agenda. Special Assistant at the NYC Mayor’s office of Equity & Racial Justice