Tonya Jameson serves as the director of civic advancement for Leading on Opportunity, a part of Foundation for the Carolinas, working to improve economic mobility in the Charlotte area.

In addition to her role with Leading on Opportunity, Jameson is also a member of the Citizens Review Board, which hears complaints regarding allegations of misconduct by police officers, and works as a motorcycle instructor with Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jameson discusses Charlotte's economic mobility history, her time as a reporter with The Charlotte Observer and working on political campaigns, and her perspective on Charlotte's future, especially in improving economic mobility.

She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.

This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.

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