How do we solve the childcare crisis?

August 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About Session

The child care industry has long been in crisis. Affordable, quality care is challenging to find and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This panel will offer solutions to tackle the crisis in different ways, from schools to funding to employers to making it easier for providers to expand.

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Speakers

Chris Cate

Chris Cate

President and CEO, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Courtney Baltiyskyy

Courtney Baltiyskyy

VP of Public Policy & Advocacy, YMCA of San Diego County
Sarah Song

Sarah Song

Childcare provider
Shana Hazan

Shana Hazan

SD Unified Trustee & Vice Chair, First 5 California, San Diego Unified School Board
Claire Trageser

Claire Trageser

MODERATOR - Editor, Public Matters

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