Penn associate vice president Anthony Sorrentino is one of 30 higher education leaders from across the country asked to participate in the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Think Tank, comprised of leaders who have broad experience in community engagement, economic development, and public policy.

Think tank members lead activities of the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network. The network focuses on strengthening connections and collaborations between higher education institutions and the 64 HUD field offices located throughout the country. Areas of focus for the network will include worker empowerment, maternal and infant health, eviction prevention, landlord outreach, housing security and access, broadband access and digital literacy, and cultural competency.

The resources identified by the think tank will be disseminated to members of the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network, which will include a diverse group of higher education leaders and institutions from across the country. These institutions will put think tank plans into action on the ground with the goal of building inclusive, sustainable, and thriving communities through increased civic and community engagement.