Name: Civic Futures | Building Stronger Communities Through Partnership: A Conversation with Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade, and Wendy Horton of UVA Health Medical Center
Start: 2025-04-16T11:30:00-0400
End: 2025-04-16T12:30:00-0400

Wednesday April 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Common House North Room

This session is proudly presented in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville.

Join an engaging fireside chat on the power of community partnerships that explores how collaboration between local government, healthcare, and community organizations can drive meaningful change, improve public well-being, and create a more connected and resilient community.

UVA Health has in recent years developed programs such as “Earn-While-You-Learn” that aspire to create job pathways that expand economic opportunity into neighborhoods and communities in Charlottesville and the broader region. From innovative health initiatives to shared solutions for social challenges, this discussion will highlight the impact of working together to shape a healthier future for all.

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Note: This Conference session is ticketed.

Please purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. You will then receive an email from Sched with login information that allows you to make your personal schedule.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, UVA Innovates, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.

Speakers

Mayor Juandiego Wade

Mayor, City of Charlottesville

Education:University of Virginia, Master of Urban and Environmental Planning in 1990Norfolk State University, Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning, 1988--------------Father- to a wonderful daughter- Gabriella Ruby Lee WadeHusband of 30 years- to a beautiful wife- Claudette Theresa GrantJuandiego... Read More →

Wendy Horton

CEO, UVA Health University Medical Center

Wendy Horton is the CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. She brings extensive executive experience from nationally recognized academic medical centers. As a passionate advocate for healthcare quality and care redesign, Wendy leverages optimized care processes and new technology... Read More →

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