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Normalizing Opportunity: A Policy Agenda to Promote Economic Advancement for People With Criminal Records
JFF calls on policymakers to break down barriers to economic opportunity—and establish policies that create equitable economic advancement—for the 70 million people in the United States with criminal records. Our actionable recommendations will expand the…
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Scaling Dual Enrollment in Rural Communities
Dual enrollment is a powerful mechanism to support college readiness and success for high school students across the country. Rural schools provide unique advantages but face distinct challenges in creating effective dual enrollment opportunities for…
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Climate-Resilient Employees for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST)
To build an inclusive, resilient economy, more workers will need to be equipped with skills needed to navigate a growing green economy. As that world adapts to a changing climate, we are committed to accelerating…
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Taj Ahmad Eldridge
Managing DirectorTaj Ahmad Eldridge is managing director of Climate Innovation, an incubated practice at JFFLabs. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as an investment professional, he leads a cross-collaborative team focused on the intersection…
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