Welcome to Cities Connect, where we discuss issues that matter. In this episode, we explore how engaging youth in community initiatives can drive significant positive change in cities. Alexandra Campos Castillo, Program Manager for Georgia City Solutions, highlights impactful projects from across Georgia, with a special focus on finalists and winners of the 2025 Community Impact Awards by Georgia City Solutions. You will learn how these initiatives have created significant positive change in their communities and gain practical strategies for involving youth in your own city. Alexandra will also share how to tailor these initiatives to meet your community’s unique needs and capacities, as well as highlight available programming and support to help your city harness the full potential of its young residents for impactful change.  

Following Alexandra's presentation, GMA staff members Aileen Harris and Sherri Bailey provide brief updates, including information on upcoming training opportunities through the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute as well as details about GMA’s Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate Program, including the upcoming series of classes.