Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Regional Matters June 16, 2022

Rural Spotlight: Creating a Reservoir of Housing Resources in New River Valley by Sierra Latham and Tiffany Hollin-Wright

The New River Valley Regional Commission is an example of how a regional development organization can galvanize innovative, sustainable regional and local housing strategies to serve its small towns and rural communities.

Federal Reserve Bank: FedCommunities November 3, 2020

Personal experiences help her empathize, spur change among many by Greg Babb

Rural outreach through the Federal Reserve in diverse communities amplifies the importance of understanding how a town’s past can sometimes contribute to health, wealth, and racial inequities that local leaders are now trying to remedy. The Fed engaged in candid and empathetic conversations with rural leaders about these inequities to spur change.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Regional Matters August 26, 2021

Rural Spotlight: A Path to Redevelopment in West Virginia by Tiffany Hollin-Wright and Surekha Carpenter

Community development financial institutions (CDFIs), including loan funds, banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions, share an institutional mission to provide affordable lending to low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. The U.S. Department of the Treasury administers federal loan funds to CDFIs to generate economic growth in distressed communities.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Regional Matters January 27, 2022

Rural Spotlight: Resuscitating the Health Care Workforce Pipeline in the Valleys by Tiffany Hollin-Wright and Jessica King

Healthcare and allied health professionals are in high demand across the nation, yet the sector faces substantial worker shortages, in part due to an aging population and healthcare workforce, as well as increases in chronic disease and behavioral health needs.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Speaking of the Economy January 13, 2021

The Benefits Cliff: Keeping Working Families From Falling Off the Edge (podcast) by Tiffany Hollin Wright and Erica Bell

This podcast is an overview of the benefits cliff, which occurs when workers who receive public assistance from the government earn a raise and then discover they make too much money to continue receiving help. The discussion addresses how the Richmond Fed's Community Development team and its collaborators are addressing this challenge.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Speaking of the Economy October 7, 2020

Combating COVID-19 and Systemic Inequalities (podcast) by Tiffany Hollin Wright

In the early stages of the pandemic, the private sector, philanthropy, and community development responses to health and economic crises highlighted resource and regulatory limitations. This podcast discusses the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on communities of color, acknowledges the increased awareness of systemic inequities, and shares some initial responses to address it.

Hollin Wright Enterprises July 22, 2024

Maximizing Your Education Investment: A Strategic Approach by Tiffany Hollin Wright

In today’s competitive landscape, the pursuit of higher education demands more than just passion; it requires a calculated investment strategy. As organizations and educational institutions navigate the complexities of ROI (return on investment) in education, the question persists: will your degree make you money? 

Imagine investing years of your life and thousands of dollars in education, only to find that your degree does not pay off. This is a reality for many, making the choice of college and field of study crucial. Many Americans who choose to pursue college or graduate education are questioning the financial value of higher education due to rising skepticism about whether the cost of college is justified by the benefits.