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

Day 4 Thursday, July 25

Here are some of the highlights:

State of the Urban League Address
Thursday kicks off with our Opening Plenary and State of the Urban League Address by President Marc H. Morial, unveiling his vision for our future.

Women of Power Awards Luncheon: 20th Anniversary
Celebrate 20 years of empowerment at our Women of Power Awards Luncheon, honoring two decades of extraordinary leadership and inspiration. Join us to recognize trailblazing women shaping our world.

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge
Recharge between sessions at our Urban League NOW Experience & Lounge. Enjoy coffee, co-working spaces, giveaways, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and colleagues.   

Urban League Live: The Bayou Bash 
Immerse yourself in Urban League Live: The Bayou Bash, a thrilling celebration of NOLA culture. Enjoy Cajun flavor, surprise musical guests, and networking opportunities. Suggested attire: Camouflage.

 

 

 

Sponsored By

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)

Speaker(s)