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THE RURAL ASSEMBLY IS A MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO BUILDING A SMARTER, GREENER, MORE INCLUSIVE RURAL AMERICA.

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Demographic Changes in Rural America: Building an Inclusive Latinx Community

January 29, 2020 No Comments

Jessica Tellez is an Education Pioneers Impact Fellow where she works to create opportunity and equity for students that need it most. Jessica brings 7+ years of youth-development experience, most

Rising Above the Ashes: Lessons from Rural America

January 21, 2020 1 Comment

Mary Sketch is a Program Associate with the Center for Rural Strategies, working primarily on the Rural Assembly. She has spent time engaged with diverse rural communities across the country

Vanessa Bennett: The Power of Service For Rural Young People

January 15, 2020 No Comments

Vanessa Bennett is an Associate Director with the Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning at Jobs For the Future focused on increasing economic mobility for opportunity youth and young adults.

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