Hi everyone!
My name is Kayla Joyner, the newest member of Perch’s team, specializing in community engagement. But let me rewind a bit. In 2023, I earned my BA in international relations and political science, however, I soon found myself on a career path that was quite different from what I envisioned during my college years…

Winter vibes are in full swing, and March is treating me well with awesome snowfall, some meaningful work, and quality time with my family. I hope you all are safe and warm. Happy New Year to each one of you.

My colleague Saki Mori wrote an article last month about how to define “workforce development,” which inspired some of my own thinking about my personal understanding of the term.

Enter this question into Google, and an array of results for its definition will appear.

This time of year always reminds me of family; whether it be a chosen family, work family, or biological family.

I'm Aarti Mehta, a Mumbai native whose journey has been shaped by a profound love for creativity, culture, and the dynamics of urban life.

Reflecting on summertime destinations, and one in particular …

Three years of conversations. 41 Meetings. Three hundred and eighty NYC tax lots housing over 300 businesses. One and a half miles of Fulton Street. Nearly 2,290 mailings & 2475 phone calls. 20 neighbors, including property owners, business operators, service providers--all of them considered investors in their future.