Michael Katz is an impact and mission-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in program design, management, and leadership in the fields of education, community development, public policy and workforce development. Currently, he serves as the Regional Organizer for the CA Workforce Development Board-designated, East Bay Regional Planning unit where he manages regional planning, strategies and cross-systems partnerships for a partnership of four public workforce development agencies. His civic interests include equitable economic development, climate resilience and adaptation, public policy to address equity, economy and environment, effective collaborations for community-impacting innovation, innovative financial tools and city and regional planning. From the Coro Workforce Leadership Network experience Michael hopes to deepen his professional network, learn from thought leaders in the workforce development field, develop tools and insights to deepen impact and to be inspired.