Mini Episode – Debbie Roman Joins National Grid to Bridge Employers and Communities

In this special mini episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Debbie Roman to share some exciting personal news. After three and a half impactful years at Per Scholas New York, Debbie is joining National Grid to lead workforce development initiatives connecting employers and community-based organizations across New York City and the state.Debbie reflects on her two decades in the nonprofit sector and how her new role at National Grid represents the perfect bridge between employer engagement and community impact. She and Greg discuss how the energy company’s growing commitment to workforce pathways aligns with NYCETC’s mission to create inclusive economic opportunity.Listeners will hear firsthand how Debbie plans to leverage her experience to connect the dots between the corporate and nonprofit sectors: building stronger partnerships, shaping equitable pipelines into energy careers, and driving systemic change across New York’s workforce ecosystem.Mini episodes of The NYC Workforce Drop deliver high-impact insights in under 15 minutes, perfect for leaders on the go who want clear analysis and bold ideas for NYC’s workforce future.Published by: New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkTopics: workforce development, employer partnerships, energy sector jobs, career pathways, community engagement, nonprofit leadership, equitable hiring, economic opportunity, corporate social responsibility, New York workforce ecosystem