Past Projects
2008-2009
 | 2009 Mayors’ Race In collaboration with the Ray Pearson Forum, the Student Government Association, and various other student organizations, REDA coordinated a debate for the 2009 mayoral elections. Mayoral candidates John Cook, Gus Haddad, Carlos Rivera, and Lee Mendez, discussed city issues, including economic development, the drug war, and public transparency. |
 | Adios ASARCO, Hello Future! In collaboration with the office of Senator Shapleigh, Get The Lead Out, and various other student organizations, REDA organized a conference that celebrated the permanent closure of ASARCO and discussed the possibilities of the ASARCO-site in the future. |
 | Intro to Economics and Finance Two REDA members presented an interactive introductory lesson of economics and finance to six-grade students at Alderete Middle School. Topics discussed include the definition of an economy, supply and demand, and the stock market. |
 | REDCo Internship REDA member, Alejandra Montalvo, interned for the Regional Economic Development Corporation to gain experience in the professional field of economic development. Additional information is coming soon. |
| Regional Identity Web Magazine Driven by REDA, the Regional Identity 2008-2009 was an online publication that discussed regional economic, political, and academic issues from the student perspective. The Ri published six issues and attracted over 3,000 unique visitors. |