The rise of the global economy has reduced the poverty rate from 46% in 1980 to 10% today. While this historic progress underscores the enduring value of free markets, work remains to ensure that the next phase of growth is both inclusive and sustainable.
Please see the stories below depicting the people, ideas, policy reforms and innovations to heighten outcomes in quality K-12 education, higher education attainment and workforce success.
Sagamore President Teresa Lubbers has spent most of her career navigating the intersection of education and the economy. She led the legislative effort to expand school choice in Indiana while Sagamore co-founder Dan Coats pioneered school choice legislation on Capitol Hill. Sagamore CEO Jay Hein was a member of then-Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson’s team that led America’s welfare reform effort in the 1990s. Sagamore’s current team of scholars and innovators are offering new ideas and insights leading to both ongoing policy reform and on-the-ground innovation.
Workforce 2040: Pathways to Prosperity will examine key workforce trends that will challenge our economy, particularly for the Heartland states surrounding the Great Lakes, and with a special focus on our home state of Indiana. The project will examine demographic trends including: the make-up of the population over the next two decades; the nature of work and influence of technology advancements; and the impact of globalization on jobs. Most importantly, the project team will craft several potential scenarios and accompanying strategies that can help Indiana and the Great Lakes region survive and even thrive in those coming changes.
Sagamore Institute’s approach to community development focuses on fostering sustainable, community-driven growth through innovative initiatives. Our work centers on revitalizing neighborhoods, improving access to affordable housing, and supporting local leadership to drive long-term change. We partner with communities to develop strategies that leverage local assets, create economic opportunities, and preserve cultural heritage. By empowering local leaders and promoting collaborative solutions, we aim to build vibrant, resilient communities where all residents have the chance to thrive.
Sagamore operates two programs that create opportunities for thousands of low-income students to access quality K-12 private education and brings hundreds of talented teachers to K-12 schools in underserved communities.
The US Surgeon General has elevated mental health challenges to emergency status and he’s calling on the nation’s health care to respond. The Indiana Mental Health Roundtable is doing its part. Co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and former Eli Lilly & Co. CEO John Lechleiter (and operated on Sagamore’s platform), the Roundtable has prioritized reducing stigma, expanding the service delivery system and reducing barriers to care. In 2024, the group will focus on improving adolescent behavioral health.
Sagamore formed a partnership with Indiana native and Notre Dame football legend Jaylon Smith to operate the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute (MEI). Jaylon co-founded MEI with Michael Ledo to help close the wealth gap in America by making impact investments in companies owned by black and brown founders. Harvard Business School has produced a case study on MEI and Jaylon’s efforts have been featured on multiple national news programs.
Jason Turner was credited as being a lead architect in Wisconsin’s landmark welfare reforms and he also served as commissioner of New York City’s human services department. Now he’s convening dozens of state-level welfare, health and workforce cabinet officials twice annually to spur continued reforms.
Sagamore co-founder Dan Coats served as a big brother for decades and he is past chair of the Big Brothers national board. He is seen here welcoming Carly Fiorina to Sagamore where she operates a mentoring program for adjudicated youth in Virginia. Sagamore partners also operate mentoring programs in Indiana, Texas, and Kansas.
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