To support the leaders grappling with these complex questions, Ascend at the Aspen Institute hosted Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Minnesota’s Medicaid medical director, Dr. Teresa Ramos, inaugural secretary of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) for the conversation Big Moves, Bold Partnerships: A Public Sector Conversation on Scaling for Family Success.
These groundbreaking state leaders are forging innovative partnerships and shaping policies that uplift families by co-creating with communities. Their conversation featured powerful reflections and four takeaways for other state leaders across the country who are committed to building and scaling systems that meet families where they live, work, play, and imagine.