Moderated by Alicia Modestino, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Economics and Director of the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, this symposium will celebrate women’s leadership in public service as exemplified by the life and legacy of Kitty Dukakis. Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, community members and researchers, attendees will collectively explore how to make meaningful progress across four policy areas championed by the former Massachusetts First Lady: Addressing Housing Insecurity and Affordability; Destigmatizing Mental Health and Substance Use; Building Resilient Urban Neighborhoods; and Preserving Community through the Arts. | 
