This week on Your New Jersey, Lisa Marie Falbo explores how innovation and meaningful connections are creating new opportunities across New Jersey. Katie Eskin, General Manager of NEXUS, discusses Middlesex County’s exciting new sports and entertainment district, its impact on tourism and the local economy, and how it will bring sports, entertainment and community together.
Then, Leah Strasser, Artist in Residence and Summer Intern at The Shores, UMC Community, shares how she spent her summer living in a senior community while using art and neuroscience to build connections across generations. She discusses her Flow State Art Gallery and the power of creativity and neuroplasticity.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.