Since the fall of 2021, Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Chris Benner has been working with the Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI). Together with Institute for Social Transformation staff and Everett Program students, they support a cohort of nine community-based organizations as they work to build a more inclusive and equitable economy for the families and communities of the Salinas Valley.
To read more, download the full SIEDI Campus + Community Spotlight issue.