Recommendations to End Youth Inactivity in the U.K.: A National Framework for Re-Engagement
Youth economic inactivity has become one of the United Kingdom’s most pressing social and economic challenges. Rising numbers of young people aged 16–24 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) signal deeper structural pressures across education, health, careers guidance, and the labour market. Youth inactivity is not a single condition but a convergence […]
Michael G. Pass, PhD
Michael G. Pass, PhD Criminal Justice Fellow Michael G. Pass, PhD has been named a Criminal Justice Fellow at the Fedcap Community Impact Policy Institute. Dr. Pass is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Lincoln University. A scholar-practitioner with more than three decades of experience, Dr. Pass’s work sits at the intersection of […]
It Takes a Village: Opening Doors to Child Care Through Seamless Integration with the Education System
High-quality, affordable child care is critical infrastructure that enables economic growth and strengthens education. State governments and employers increasingly recognize child care as an essential investment for workforce participation, talent retention, and long-term economic competitiveness. This paper explores the potential benefits of integrating child care, early intervention, and early education with the broader public education […]
Jay Varma
Jay Varma, MD Senior Health Fellow Dr.Varma is the Senior Vice President for Health Practice and Chief Medical Officer for Fedcap. Jay brings extraordinary depth and experience at the intersection of public health, clinical medicine, and economic mobility. Over the course of his career, he has served in senior leadership roles at the New York […]
Ruby Fair
Ruby Fair Fellow Ruby Fair, a Senior Associate for Strategic Initiatives at Manhattan Strategies, develops digital campaigns enabling B2B, B2C, and mission-driven organizations to communicate with clarity and impact. Focusing on engaging storytelling, she leads projects across healthcare, education, technology, workforce development, and public interest sectors to drive community engagement. Ruby’s expertise spans SEO, UX writing, […]
Bill Nichols
Bill Nichols Senior Fellow Bill Nichols joins the Fedcap Group to continue his work as editor of Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a post he assumed in 2015 after a 35-year career in journalism as an editor and reporter, including as founding managing editor of Politico. Nichols comes to Fedcap after 10 years with Freedman […]
Stan Litow Named Senior Fellow of the Fedcap Community Impact Policy Institute
New York, NY (July 24, 2025) — The Fedcap Community Impact Policy Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Stanley S. Litow as a Senior Fellow. A nationally recognized expert in education, public policy, and corporate social responsibility, Litow brings decades of cross-sector leadership and innovation to the Institute’s mission of advancing research-based solutions […]
Stanley S. Litow
Stanley S. Litow Senior Fellow Stanley S. Litow is a professor at Columbia University. Prior to his Columbia professorship, he served as professor of the practice and Innovator-in-Residence at Duke University. Stan is the author of The Challenge for Business and Society: From Risk to Reward (2018) and co-author of Breaking Barriers: How P-Tech Schools […]
Gary DiDona
Gary DiDona Fellow Gary DiDona joined Fedcap in 2015 as the Deputy Director of Staff Development and Training for the WeCARE Program in Fedcap’s Workforce Development Practice Area. Gary’s primary responsibilities include supporting staff’s professional development through the management of a Training Catalog of courses across the entire Training Cycle, including Training Needs Assessments, curricula […]
Forging an Innovative Model to Break Down Barriers to New York City Tech Sector Employment for Individuals with Autism
The tech sector in the New York City region is booming, but persistent workforce gaps need to be addressed. According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, tech sector jobs grew seven times faster than overall job growth in the city between 2010 and 2021, adding an impressive 114,000 jobs. Despite this growth, New York City […]
