YP L.E.A.D.S. brings together the millennials and Young Professionals who drive the Urban League Movement. Join them as they explore ways to empower communities, change lives, and better themselves in career and life. Expect insightful and engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and social events. Come to build new connections and strengthen old ones!
Location:
Callahan's Columbus
520 Park St
Columbus, OH 43215
National Urban League Young Professionals Business Meeting
Presiding: Carlos J. Clanton, President, National Urban League Young Professionals; National Urban League Trustee
Invocation: Marvis McGowan, Pastor, Shining Light Bible Mission Church
Sponsor Remarks: John E. White, VP, North America Operations Management, Sodexo
Featured Speaker: Shannon G. Hardin, Council President, Columbus City Council
Sponsors: Google, Sodexo
National Urban League Young Professionals Networking Social
Time: 10:00PM -1:00AM
Sponsor Remarks: M. Andy Chaves, Senior Executive, Youth Strategies and Partnerships Workforce Engagement & Global Diversity and Inclusion Marriott International, Inc.
Location:
Columbus Art Museum
480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Moderator: David J. Johns, M.A., Executive Director, National Black Justice Coalition
Moderator: Shannon LaNier, Actor, Author & Global TV Personality
Sponsor Remarks: Jerrell Saunders, Senior Director Finance Decision Support
Panelists:
Rashida Selise Wilson, Faculty Associate ELO, AAMU
Solomon Plater, Director Brand, NuMark
Myron Lloyd, Counsel, Information Technology, General Motors
Dr. Rachel Talton, CEO, Synergy Marketing Strategy & Research, Inc.
Sponsor Remarks: Pam Heminger, VP of Vision & Strategic Direction, Honda of America Business Division
Sponsor: Honda North America
Moderator: Representative Alicia Reece, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 33
Moderator: Jordyn Rolling, Journalist, Black Entertainment Network (BET) & VICE Network
Panelists:
Samantha Abrams, Executive Director, March on Washington Film Festival
Ashley Bryant, Resist & Win Digital Director, MoveON.org
Kéla Walker, Entertainment & Lifestyle Authority, Influencer
Renae Bluitt , Founder, In Her Shoes Blog; Creator/Executive Producer: “She Did That.”
