Center for American Progress

: Gov. Maggie Hassan on the Importance of Innovation and Building a Strong Middle Class
Past Event


Gov. Maggie Hassan on the Importance of Innovation and Building a Strong Middle Class


10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT



Gov. Maggie Hassan’s long career in public service has informed her belief that educational opportunities are critical to economic mobility and to creating an entrepreneurial and innovative economy, and that family-friendly policies are key to ensuring effective workforce participation and family economic security. Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion with Hassan as part of our Women’s Leadership Series, as she addresses the importance of a strong and growing middle class to innovation and economic growth. She will also reflect on her first months in office, offering her unique perspective as one of only five sitting female governors.

Featured speaker:

Gov. Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

Moderated by:

Neera Tanden, President, Center for American Progress