Young Professionals Plenary Dreaming Out Loud: Igniting Your Path with Passion and Purpose - 25th Anniversary

Time:
July 25, 2024 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Elite Hall B

YP LEADS

Join us at the Young Professionals L.E.A.D. Summit—a dynamic three-day event merging professional growth with community impact. Led by the National Urban League Young Professionals, this summit fosters connections among young changemakers, business leaders, and policymakers. Experience engaging plenaries, expert-led sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities aimed at empowering emerging leaders within the Urban League Movement.

Celebrate a significant milestone—the 25th anniversary of the National Urban League Young Professionals, established in 1999 to cultivate the voices and talents of young professionals through service and advocacy. Throughout the summit, we'll honor this legacy while charting a path forward for the next generation of leaders. Join us as we unite to drive positive change and shape the future of our communities.

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Join us for the opening plenary session, "Dreaming Out Loud: Igniting Your Path with Passion and Purpose." This session is designed to inspire attendees to envision their futures with ambition and intention. Engage with our plenary speaker who turned their dreams into reality through dedication, creativity, and relentless pursuit of their passions. They will share invaluable insights and personal stories of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. This plenary will not only motivate you to think big but also equip you with practical strategies to take the first steps toward achieving your dreams. Whether you're just starting or looking to rekindle your passion, this session is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Moderator: Jacquetta Van Zandt, Vice President of Engagement and Mobilization at the Partnership, Inc.

Remarks: Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

Presiding: Shalondan Hollingshead, President, National Urban League Young Professionals

Sponsor Remarks: 
Chante Butler,VP, Inclusion and Diversity, Diageo North America
Trisha Todman, Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Lead, 21C,  Airbnb

African American Miss Americas:
Dr. Debbye Turner Bell (Miss America 1990)
Kimberly Aiken Cockerham (Miss America 1994)
Erika Harold (Miss America 2003)
Erica Dunlap, CEO, Crown Communications Group (Miss America 2004)
Caressa Cameron-Jackson (Miss America 2010)
Nia Franklin, Composer/Performer (Miss America 2019)

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