On June 21-22, The Roosevelt Institute | Campus Network will host the Solve 2012 Policy Expo in Washington, DC in order to highlight the innovative ways that young people are creating an impact in their communities while shaping the broader dialogue on how to move the country forward in 2012 and beyond. 

Hear from students who are designing alternative energy poliices for universities, creating solutions for food waste, and determining ways to deliver critical health services to low-income neighborhoods. These deepy engaged and proactively problem-solving young leaders are redefining civic participation for the largest and most diverse generation in our history. Please join us for two days of discussion, debate, and discourse with some of the brightest young minds of the Millennial generation as they share their innovative ideas for solving our greatest challenges. 

More information on the event will be provided with registration. Space is limited. Please enjoy a special preview of the Expo here. 

Tentative Schedule

Th   Thursday: Solve 2012 Policy Expo Opening Reception                         

Cap     Capitol Visitor’s Center, Congressional Room South

4:00-4:10 P.M.                   Welcome remarks by:

                                                Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., CEO of The First Tee

Taylor Jo Isenberg, National Director of the Roosevelt Campus  Network

4:10-4:30 P.M.          Andrew Kingsley and Joe Shure, localizing financial institutions

4:35-4:50 P.M.      Allie Niese, seeking to overhaul civics education

4:55-5:10 P.M.          Mawish Raza, revitalizing the city of Baltimore     

5:15-5:30 P.M.             Rajiv Narayan, democratizing the Farm Bill

5:35-5:50 P.M.       Emily Wazlak and Valiant Lowitz, designing Blueprints for Millennial     

                                         Massachusetts and Michigan

5:55-6:05 P.M.             Remarks by Felicia Wong, CEO and President of the Roosevelt Institute  

6:05-6:30 P.M.          Keynote by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

6:30-6:50 P.M.          Drew Morrison, improving health and housing outcomes in New Haven

6:50-7:00 P.M.            Closing Remarks  

       Friday: Solve 2012 Policy Expo 

           Barbara Jordan Conference Center, 1330 G Street NW

9:00-9:30 A.M.         Registration and Breakfast

9:30-9:45 A.M.         Welcome remarks by:

Taylor Jo Isenberg, National Director of the Roosevelt Campus  

Network

Alan Smith, Program Director of the Roosevelt Campus Network

9:45-10:30 A.M.         Panel: From Super Power to Super Partner

10:35-11:20 A.M.         Panel: Government By and For the Millennial America

11:25-11:55 A.M.         Michael Hais and Morley Winograd

12:00-12:30 P.M.         Keynote by Tom Perriello, CEO and President of the Center for  American Progress Action Fund

12:30-1:15 P.M.         Partner Recognition & Networking

1:20-2:00 P.M.         Panel:            Too Small to Fail: Increasing Financial Literacy at the Local Level

2:05-2:40 P.M.         Panel: Dynamics of Power

2:45-3:25 P.M.             Panel: Own Your Energy

3:30-3:45 P.M.         Leah Edwards, Arizona State University

3:50-4:40 P.M.         Panel: Paths to Change: Generating Concrete Impact

4:40-5:00 P.M.         Closing Remarks