Joanne Samuel Goldblum

About the Author

Joanne Samuel Goldblum is a dedicated advocate for social justice and economic equity, with a career spanning over two decades in nonprofit leadership and policy reform. As the founder and former CEO of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, she has championed initiatives to dismantle systemic barriers to financial stability for low-income families across the United States. Goldblum's writing draws from her extensive fieldwork and research, offering incisive analyses of poverty's root causes and actionable pathways to eradication. In her acclaimed book, Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending US Poverty, she combines compelling narratives with data-driven insights to challenge misconceptions and inspire collective action. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Goldblum continues to influence public discourse on inequality through her thought-provoking essays and community engagements.