Dr Gallardo, I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and arrange for you to speak to these amazing students from Montgomery County.

We will be meeting at the Crawfordsville District Public Library at 205 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville at 11:30 for a quick lunch and then have the students introduce themselves followed by your talk and short Q & A.  We hope to finish by 1 pm.
Looking at your background and your involvement in economic development of rural areas your expertise would be a perfect fit. Our area of Montgomery County is growing dramatically and we want to keep these kids here or at least get them to return after furthering their education.  
Making broadband available in some areas of our county is also very important. I know of some towns in our county without any service now so this definitely will help.
Kiwanis is all about serving kids and this is one of the ways we do it by celebrating them and encouraging further service to our community. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

You can reach me by text or voice to 773-447-3458. 

Thanks again, 
Gary Behling 

Roberto Gallardo

Vice President for Engagement & Director for PCRD

•  [email protected]
•  (765)494-7273
•  West Lafayette, IN

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Roberto Gallardo is the Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department. He holds an electronics engineering undergraduate degree, a master’s in economic development, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Gallardo has worked with rural communities over the past decade conducting local & regional community economic development, including use of technology for development.

He has authored more than 100 articles including peer-reviewed and news-related regarding rural trends, socioeconomic analysis, industrial clusters, the digital divide, and leveraging broadband applications for community economic development. He is also the author of the book “Responsive Countryside: The Digital Age & Rural Communities,” which highlights a 21st century community development model that helps rural communities transition to, plan for, and prosper in the digital age. Dr. Gallardo is a TEDx speaker and his work has been featured in a WIRED magazine article, a MIC.com documentary, and a RFDTV documentary.

Hello Gary,

This is Wes Mills from Purdue. Tim Doty asked me to assist in getting you a speaker for the Crawfordsville Kiwanis luncheon on May 2^nd. It’s wonderful that you are celebrating such high achievers in Montgomery County.

 

I would like to introduce you to Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D. - Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department.

 

Among his many titles, Roberto is an expert in regional economic development, especially in terms of rural communities and prospering in the digital age. I think the attendees at the luncheon will find him rather engaging and thought provoking.

 

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