Sergio Galeano is an adviser for community and economic development within the Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity. He is engaged in research, communication, and partnerships to expand economic mobility across the workforce ecosystem and wider economy.
Sergio has a decade of experience in public policy and economic development with government, think tanks, and multilateral organizations, applying rigorous policy and evidence-backed research with a focus toward just and equitable outcomes for all stakeholders. Through his current and prior roles, he has conducted research and engagement on career pathways, workforce funding, earn-and-learn models, and the impact of technology on workers and the labor market.
Born and raised in New York City, he started his career in the Office of the New York City Comptroller. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the City College of New York and his master’s degree from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Sergio Galeano and Tiffani Horton. "Reconceptualizing Workers as Lifelong Learners." Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Workforce Currents, August 6, 2024.
Sergio Galeano. "How Community Partners in Chattanooga, Tennessee Are Working toward an Equitable Workforce System." Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Workforce Currents, July 11, 2023.
Sergio Galeano and Katherine Townsend Kiernan. "Skills-based Approaches for Finding Talent and Diversifying the Workforce: Six Lessons from Employers." Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Workforce Currents, November 17, 2022.
Elizabeth Bogue, Sergio Galeano, and John Rees. "Worker Voices Special Brief: Barriers to Employment." Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (November 15, 2023).