Devon Gray
President • End Poverty in California
California, United States •
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Devon Gray’s work sits at the intersection of policy power, lived experience, and narrative change
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Poverty isn’t inevitable, and people aren’t poor because of personal failings—but public narratives often suggest otherwise. Drawing on experience leading a statewide anti-poverty organization, Devon Gray explains how harmful myths shape policy, influence politicians, and prevent proven solutions like the Child Tax Credit from reaching families. This talk explores how changing the story can change outcomes.
Social trust—the belief that institutions and people can be relied upon—is eroding, with profound political, economic, and social consequences. Devon Gray draws on frontline experience in anti-poverty work and government policy to explore why trust matters, how it can be rebuilt, and the practical steps communities and policymakers can take to strengthen it.
Giving people money works—time and again, evidence shows that direct cash assistance reduces poverty, strengthens families, and boosts community outcomes. Devon Gray examines programs like guaranteed income, showing how thoughtful policy can make a measurable difference and challenging common misconceptions about “dependency” and social welfare.
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