Young Professionals Plenary: Working Authentically in Challenging Spaces

Time:
July 17, 2025 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
Huntington Convention Center // Ballroom A

Equip young professionals with practical strategies for thriving and advancing in unfamiliar professional environments. Attendees will explore approaches for challenging employer and co-worker expectations, building effective coalitions, and creating sustainable change within your organization. The session examines how to identify opportunities, develop targeted and persuasive communication skills, and implement incremental changes that build momentum. This session will allow young professionals to become more effective change agents who overcome organizational barriers.

Panelists:
Stephanie Brown James, Co-Founder, The Collective PAC
Quentin James, Co-Founder, The Collective PAC