Photos from Musalem’s June Visit to Memphis

June 20-21, 2024

On June 20-21, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem visited Memphis, Tenn. He engaged with business leaders from several industries about the city’s economic history and its widely regarded role as a logistics hub and “America’s Distribution Center.” During his two-day visit, Musalem also toured the National Civil Rights Museum and met with community leaders to discuss employment opportunities for justice-impacted adults.

As part of his public outreach efforts, President Musalem regularly engages with people and communities throughout the Eighth Federal Reserve District. These interactions help him better understand economic conditions in the region and the nation.

Below are some photos from his Memphis visit.

Musalem shakes hands with a man in business attire.

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem (left) met with Russ Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, on June 20, 2024, during a visit to Memphis.

Musalem and three other people stand outside a building that has the inscription ‘National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel.

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem (left) toured the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 20, 2024. Also shown are Russ Wigginton (second from left), president of the museum; Kathy O’Neill (second from right), first vice president and COO at the St. Louis Fed; and Douglas Scarboro (right), senior vice president and regional executive of the St. Louis Fed’s Memphis Branch.

Musalem talks to a group of people seated at a conference table.

At Economic Opportunities LLC (EcOp) on June 20, 2024, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem (second from left) met with Memphis area community leaders to discuss employment opportunities for justice-impacted adults. Also shown are Kathy O’Neill (left), first vice president and COO at the St. Louis Fed; and Douglas Scarboro (second from right), senior vice president and regional executive of the St. Louis Fed’s Memphis Branch.