The Lockdown Generation: How Do Youth Rebound from Crisis — and Thrive?

The pandemic heavily impacted all of us, including GenZ-ers just starting out their adult lives and careers. From the mental health strain of lockdowns to school closures and work layoffs, COVID-19 disrupted the prospects of a generation. Our panel explores how we can help this generation deal with the pandemic's economic and social fallout to give them the best chance of thriving.SpeakersRobert Barnard, (Panelist), YouthfulCities, Co-FounderDallas Gislason, (Moderator), South Island Prosperity Partnership, Director of Economic DevelopmentAshwini Selvakumaran, (Panelist), Re-Generation, Co-Director, Policy & Advocacy TeamIsabella Kennedy, (Panelist), The Martlet, Editor-in-Chief