Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon

Time:

July 26, 2024 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Room:

Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Strand 12 A/B

Day 5 Friday, July 26

Here are some of the highlights:

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge
Join us for Career & Professional Development + Tech Day in the Experience Lounge. Boost your career with exclusive workshops. Plus, don't miss TechConnect & Demo Day for insights from leading tech pros.

Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon
Join us as the National Council of Urban League Guilds hosts the Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon, honoring Guild members who advocate for those in need, inspiring greatness in their communities.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala
Celebrate voices of empowerment at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala, honoring those championing the Urban League’s mission to empower Black communities nationwide. See you there!

YP Party Gras: A Celebration of 25 Years
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Urban League Young Professionals at YP Party Gras! Experience New Orleans with cultural festivities, live entertainment, and a champagne toast to past and present accomplishments.

And more to be announced!

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Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon
Hosted by the National Council of Urban League Guilds

Presiding: Bobby W. Scott, President, National Council of Urban League Guilds; National Urban League Trustee

Invocation: Bishop Lester Love, Pastor, The City of Love

Featured Speaker: Justin J. Pearson, State Representative (TN-86)

Sponsor Remarks:
Aaron Choo, Vice President Gas Field Operations, National Grid
Byna Elliot, Global Head of Advancing Pathways, JPMorgan Chase
Rod West, Group President, Utility Operations, Entergy
Clint Odom, VP Strategic Alliances & External Affairs, T-Mobile
Chandra Vasser, Vice President, Chief DEI Officer, Nissan Group of the Americas; President, Nissan Foundation
Dr. Lauren Young VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, TravelersRemarks: Adrianne Todman, U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Remarks:
The Honorable Adrianne Todman, Acting Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Speaker(s)

Bobby Scott

Director, Southern Region

National Council of Urban League Guilds

Bobby Scott is a member of the Houston Area Urban League Guild, where he served as guild...Read more

Byna Elliott

Global Head of Advancing Black Pathways

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Byna Elliott is a seasoned financial executive devoted to caring for communities. As global head...Read more

Justin J. Pearson

State Representative (TN-86)

Justin J. Pearson is the second-youngest member of the Tennessee General Assembly. Elected...Read more

Aaron Choo

VP Gas Field Operations, National Grid

Aaron Choo is responsible for the financial, operational, and...Read more

Rod West

Group President, Utility Operations

Entergy

Rod West is responsible for the operational and financial performance of Entergy’s five...Read more

Clint Odom

VP Strategic Alliances & External Affairs

T-Mobile

Clint Odom leads the team responsible for shaping and advancing T-Mobile’s public policy agenda...Read more

Chandra Vasser

Chandra Vasser, Vice President, Chief DEI Officer, Nissan Group of the Americas; President

Nissan Foundation

Chandra Vasser is vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer at...Read more

Dr. Lauren Young

VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Travelers

Dr. Lauren Young joined Travelers in 2021. She has more than 15 years of experience guiding...Read more

Aaron Choo

VP Gas Field Operations, National Grid

Aaron Choo is responsible for the financial, operational, and...Read more

Adrianne Todman

Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Adrianne Todman is Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...Read more