General Session Day 2
L - Leadership, T - Transformation, A - Advanced, I - Intermediate, B – Basic, F- FP&A Renewal Credit, G - GTOT Credit
CTP Preparatory Sessions are not available for CTP or FP&A credit.
Using Data to Shape the Future of Texas (G) (F)
- Justin Coppedge, SVP, Strategy and Operations, TEXAS2036
Tuesday, April 26th
8:15am - 9:30am
Dallas Ballroom ABC, Level 1
Session Description
In 2036, Texas will turn 200. Between now and then, the state’s population is expected to grow by nearly 10 million people. How can data inform us about the challenges and opportunities our state faces, both now and in future, and shape solutions that help ensure Texas remains the best place to live and work for generations to come?
Speaker Information
Justin Coppedge joined Texas 2036 after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Dallas Independent School District, the nation’s 16th largest school district. In this role, he led a variety of initiatives, including leadership and professional development for central office staff and the district’s administrative office consolidation project involving 1800 staff from 11 facilities as well as serving as the interim executive of the Technology, Communications, and Human Resources divisions during leadership transitions.
A Teach for America alum, Justin started his career in public service as a high school science teacher in the Saint Louis Public Schools, where his work with students led to his selection as the district’s high school science teacher of the year. Upon moving to Dallas, he led the launch and growth of a non-profit that develops community members as leaders and advocates for public education. Justin then joined Dallas ISD as Special Assistant to the Superintendent, managing communications and projects for the Office of the Superintendent before transitioning to the Office of the Chief of Staff.
He graduated magna cum laude with an honors degree in Biology from Austin College and holds an M.Ed. in secondary education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Justin lives in Dallas with his wife and three young native Texans.
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