New Leaders Council Convention: AT HOME

Aug 6, 11:30PM to Aug 9, 11:00PM UTC

1035 people attended

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Schedule

August 6, 2020 11:30pm 11:30PM–12:00AM · Stage

Doors Open + DJ Omé

Join us a little early to check out the Hopin app, set up your profile and dance it our with DJ Omé.

2020-08-06T19:30:00Z 2020-08-06T20:00:00Z America/New_York Doors+Open+%2B+DJ+Om%C3%A9 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 7, 2020 12:00am 12:00AM– 2:00AM · Stage

NLC's Resiliency Ball

The NLC Resiliency Ball provides community space to celebrate our change making work. Both within NLC & our communities, NLC alumni are making a difference.

2020-08-06T20:00:00Z 2020-08-06T22:00:00Z America/New_York NLC%27s+Resiliency+Ball https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 7, 2020 1:02am 1:02AM– 1:12AM · Networking

Meet NLC Convention: AT HOME Attendees

Head over to the networking section and meet a few attendees of NLC Convention: AT HOME and then come back for more NLC Resiliency Ball.

2020-08-06T21:02:00Z 2020-08-06T21:12:00Z America/New_York Meet+NLC+Convention%3A+AT+HOME+Attendees https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 3:00pm 3:00PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Yoga with Tiffany

Grab your yoga mat and join Tiffany for an all levels hatha yoga practice to start your weekend off right!

2020-08-08T11:00:00Z 2020-08-08T12:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Yoga+with+Tiffany https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 4:00pm 4:00PM– 5:00PM · Networking

Meet NLC Convention: AT HOME Attendees

Head over to the networking section and meet a few attendees of NLC Convention: AT HOME and then come back for more NLC Resiliency Ball.

2020-08-08T12:00:00Z 2020-08-08T13:00:00Z America/New_York Meet+NLC+Convention%3A+AT+HOME+Attendees https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Doors Open + DJ Omé

Join us a little early to check out the Hopin app, network with fellow attendees, and dance it our with DJ Omé.

2020-08-08T12:30:00Z 2020-08-08T13:00:00Z America/New_York Doors+Open+%2B+DJ+Om%C3%A9 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 5:00pm 5:00PM– 7:15PM · Stage

Millennial Healthcare + Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Two Big Conversations: Millennial health & the importance of access & care for all communities + Entrepreneurship & how innovation can change our systems.

2020-08-08T13:00:00Z 2020-08-08T15:15:00Z America/New_York Millennial+Healthcare+%2B+Entrepreneurship+%26+Innovation https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 5:45pm 5:45PM– 6:20PM · Sessions

The Burnout Generation: Making Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing a Priority to Improve Millennial Health Care Outcomes

A look into the causes of stress & depression in Millennials, how we can break down the stigma of mental health disorders & improve access to mental healthcare.

2020-08-08T13:45:00Z 2020-08-08T14:20:00Z America/New_York The+Burnout+Generation%3A+Making+Mental+Health+and+Emotional+Wellbeing+a+Priority+to+Improve+Millennial+Health+Care+Outcomes https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 5:45pm 5:45PM– 6:20PM · Sessions

Culturally Empathetic Care: Reducing Disparities in Healthcare through Diverse and Understanding Caregivers

How empathetic caregivers who center cultural humility can reduce disparities due to race, gender, sexual orientation or disability & best serve communities.

2020-08-08T13:45:00Z 2020-08-08T14:20:00Z America/New_York Culturally+Empathetic+Care%3A+Reducing+Disparities+in+Healthcare+through+Diverse+and+Understanding+Caregivers https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Northeast

Get to know your fellow attendees with a facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-08T15:15:00Z 2020-08-08T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Northeast https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - West

Get to know your fellow attendees with a facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-08T15:15:00Z 2020-08-08T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+West https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Midwest

Get to know your fellow attendees with a facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-08T15:15:00Z 2020-08-08T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Midwest https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Southeast

Get to know your fellow attendees with a facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-08T15:15:00Z 2020-08-08T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Southeast https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 8:00pm 8:00PM–10:00PM · Stage

Fighting for Justice

The fight for civil & human rights, justice & equity requires urgent action. We’ll discuss how to create accountability across all sectors of society.

2020-08-08T16:00:00Z 2020-08-08T18:00:00Z America/New_York Fighting+for+Justice https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 10:00pm 10:00PM–11:15PM · Stage

NLC After Hours with DJ Omé

Join us for a digital dance party with DJ Omé. Make requests, share your favorite music, and dance from your living room.

2020-08-08T18:00:00Z 2020-08-08T19:15:00Z America/New_York NLC+After+Hours+with+DJ+Om%C3%A9 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 10:30pm 10:30PM–12:30AM · Sessions

BONUS: Convention Conversations

Stop by to join fellow attendees in a lively discussion as we share our thoughts, reflections & inspirations from the Convention sessions.

2020-08-08T18:30:00Z 2020-08-08T20:30:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Convention+Conversations https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 8, 2020 11:30pm 11:30PM– 1:00AM · Sessions

BONUS: NLC Socially-Distanced Trivia

Test your knowledge by participating in a few rounds of live trivia with different categories. See how much you know and maybe earn some bragging rights.

2020-08-08T19:30:00Z 2020-08-08T21:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+NLC+Socially-Distanced+Trivia https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 3:30pm 3:30PM– 4:30PM · Sessions

BONUS: Guided Meditation Session

Find your stillness with this guided meditation time.

2020-08-09T11:30:00Z 2020-08-09T12:30:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Guided+Meditation+Session https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 5:00PM · Networking

Meet NLC Convention: AT HOME Attendees

Head over to the networking section and meet a few attendees of NLC Convention: AT HOME and then come back for more NLC Resiliency Ball.

2020-08-09T12:30:00Z 2020-08-09T13:00:00Z America/New_York Meet+NLC+Convention%3A+AT+HOME+Attendees https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Doors Open + DJ Omé

Join us a little early to check out the Hopin app, network with fellow attendees, and dance it our with DJ Omé.

2020-08-09T12:30:00Z 2020-08-09T13:00:00Z America/New_York Doors+Open+%2B+DJ+Om%C3%A9 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 5:00pm 5:00PM– 7:00PM · Stage

Respond, Rebuild, Rebound: Communities in a COVID-Era

City leaders, nonprofits & businesses have changed their models to support communities during COVID-19. Let’s explore lessons learned & the path forward.

2020-08-09T13:00:00Z 2020-08-09T15:00:00Z America/New_York Respond%2C+Rebuild%2C+Rebound%3A+Communities+in+a+COVID-Era https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:00pm 7:00PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Nonprofits

Get to know your fellow attendees with facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders across the country.

2020-08-09T15:00:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Nonprofits https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:00pm 7:00PM– 8:00PM · Expo

Check out the Expo Booth

Take a whirl around the expo booths to learn of NLC partners, sponsors and alumni work!

2020-08-09T15:00:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York Check+out+the+Expo+Booth https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Convention Conversations

Stop by to join fellow attendees in a lively discussion as we share our thoughts, reflections & inspirations from the Convention sessions.

2020-08-09T15:15:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Convention+Conversations https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Lawyers

Get to know your fellow attendees with facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-09T15:15:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Lawyers https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Government

Get to know your fellow attendees with facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-09T15:15:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Government https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Sessions

BONUS: Connect With Convention Goers - Private Sector

Get to know your fellow attendees with facilitated networking. Meet new contacts, make new friends, & learn from exciting leaders.

2020-08-09T15:15:00Z 2020-08-09T16:00:00Z America/New_York BONUS%3A+Connect+With+Convention+Goers+-+Private+Sector https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 8:00pm 8:00PM–10:00PM · Stage

Democracy: Voting Rights and Freedom of the Press

Threats to democracy are making the US less free & equitable. Increasing & defending voter access & ensuring a free press are imperative to protect our rights.

2020-08-09T16:00:00Z 2020-08-09T18:00:00Z America/New_York Democracy%3A+Voting+Rights+and+Freedom+of+the+Press https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 8:35pm 8:35PM– 9:10PM · Sessions

Attacks on the Fourth Estate: Why a Free and Independent Press is Vital to our Democracy

We’ll explore why a free press is an indicator of democratic health & what we can do so they remain an independent spotlight on our government & institutions.

2020-08-09T16:35:00Z 2020-08-09T17:10:00Z America/New_York Attacks+on+the+Fourth+Estate%3A+Why+a+Free+and+Independent+Press+is+Vital+to+our+Democracy https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

August 9, 2020 8:35pm 8:35PM– 9:10PM · Sessions

A Winning Tactic?: How Far They Will Go To Block the Vote

Learn how progressives can strike back against oppressive voter restrictions and protect every American's right to vote.

2020-08-09T16:35:00Z 2020-08-09T17:10:00Z America/New_York A+Winning+Tactic%3F%3A+How+Far+They+Will+Go+To+Block+the+Vote https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.to%2Fevents%2Fnlcconvention Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

Speakers

Errin Haines

Editor-at-Large, The 19th

Joanne Suarez(she|her|ella)

Community Health Assistant, Harvard Medical School - The Family Van -- New Leaders Council Boston

Marcia Johnson-Blanco

Co-Director, Lawyers’ Committee’s Voting Rights Project

David Lee

President and Co-founder, Texas Signal

Ron Harris

Chief Resilience Officer, City of Minneapolis -- New Leaders Council Twin Cities

Yordanos Eyoel

Partner, New Profit

beto altamirano

Co-Founder and CEO, Irys -- New Leaders Council San Antonio

Bernice Butler

New Leaders Council Washington DC

Charo Valero

Florida Policy and Advocacy Director, Florida Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice + NLC Miami

Shruti Sehra

Guided Meditation

Ernest Owens

CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC + NLC Philadelphia

Jheanelle Wilkins

Maryland House of Delegates, District 20 -- New Leaders Council Washington DC

Maria Town

President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities -- New Leaders Council Washington DC

Megan Petersen

Gynecologic Oncologist + NLC Montana

Tiffany Searles

Yoga Instructor

Veronica Haywood

Co-Founder, Latched Support -- NLC San Antonio

Xahej Bajipura

Founder & Executive Director, Show and Heal -- NLC Palm Beach

Drew Galloway

Executive Director, MOVE Texas + NLC San Antonio

Aneesa McMillan

Director of Strategic Communications and Voting Rights, Priorities USA

Atul Nakhasi

Physician & Policy Adviser, LA County Department of Health Services + NLC LA

Yolo Akili Robinson

Executive Director and founder, BEAM

Dr. Kristen Guillory

President and Chief Consultant, KSGuillory Enterprises

Alex Bores (he/him)

New Leaders Council New York City -- Spark! Talk Title: Don't Let Democracy Get Hacked

Ashley Harrington

New Leaders Council DC -- Spark! Talk Title: Degrees of Debt: Racial Equity and the Student Loan Crisis

Dasheika Ruffin

Consultant, ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice + NLC ATL

Graciela Guzman

Campaign Director, Healthy Illinois -- New Leaders Council Chicago

Alyene Schneidewind

SVP, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce

David Radcliff (he/him/his)

New Leaders Council Los Angeles -- Spark! Talk Title: There Are No Special Needs: Reframing Disability After COVID

Mark Walsh

New Leaders Council Board Chair

Jasmine Govan

New Leaders Council Palm Beach

KenDrell Collins

Attorney and Community Builder New Leaders Council Arkansas

Gabriel Tanglao (he/him)

New Leaders Council New Jersey

Candace Stanciel (she/her)

New Leaders Council Atlanta

Jabari Paul

US Activism Manager, Ben & Jerry's

Joy Dixon (she/her)

Assistant Director of Partner Success, BellXcel -- NLC Tallahassee

Wendy Hamilton (she/her/hers)

New Leaders Council Omaha -- Spark! Talk Title: The Story of Fred and Leroy: My Mom Has Autism

Amanda Deegan

Director, Healthcare Public Policy, Walmart

Mark Martinez

Policy and Budget Advisor, Office of State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen -- New Leaders Council Boston

Colleen Lowry (she / her)

Director of the Foundation Board and Volunteer Experience, The Ohio State University -- NLC Columbus

Jarrett Harper

Represent Justice Ambassador

Brent Johnson

Manager of Executive Operations, The Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights + NLC DC

Shundrice Tucker

New Leaders Council Twin Cities -- White Teachers Profile Too!

Sheba Williams (she/her)

New Leaders Council Virginia -- The F Word: Forgiving or Faking

Michael Deegan-McCree

Partnerships Coordinator, The Bail Project

MaryEllen Veliz (She/Her)

New Leaders Council San Antonio

Keith Sagers (He/Him/His)

NLC ATL -- Spark! Talk Title: My Brother It's ok to say you're not ok!

Nse Ufot

CEO, New Georgia Project -- New Leaders Council Atlanta

Ome Lopez

NLC Convention Resident DJ

Afif Rahman

New Leaders Council Washington DC -- Spark! Talk Title: Mobilizing Capital Towards Social Equity

Theresa Cheng

NLC LA -- Spark! Talk Title: Social Emergency Medicine: The Role of The Emergency Department in Social Justice

Clare Bresnahan English (she/her)

President & CEO, New Leaders Council + NLC DC

Nikema Williams

Georgia State Senate, District 39, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair + NLC Atlanta

Michelle Vallejo

Co-Owner, Pulga Los Portales -- New Leaders Council South Texas Frontera

Amy Spitalnick

Executive Director, Integrity First for America -- New Leaders Council New York City

Youssef Kalad

State Smart Cities Director, Office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo -- New Leaders Council New York City

Gritty DePhila

Public Figure

Keegan-Michael Key

Writer, Actor & Producer

Judith Heumann

Disability Rights Activist

Jess Morales Rocketto

Political Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance

Ai-jen Poo

Executive Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance

Howard Franklin

Managing Partner, Ohio River South -- NLC Atlanta + Co-Chair, NLC Black Caucus

Jim Friedlich

CEO and Executive Director, The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Ben Wizner

Director, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

James Harris

Senior Diversity Program Manager, Talent Acquisition, Amazon Web Services -- NLC Dallas

Keah Brown

Creator, #DisabledAndCute

Vanita Gupta

President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Mini Timmaraju

Executive Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Comcast NBCUniversal

Julián Castro

Former Secretary, HUD -- Founder, People First Future -- New Leaders Council Honorary Co-Chair

Lauren Underwood

U.S. House of Representatives, IL-14 -- New Leaders Council Washington DC

Sam(ira) Obeid

New Leaders Council Tampa Bay

Andy Kim

U.S. House of Representatives, NJ-3

Tim Kaine

U.S. Senate, Virginia -- New Leaders Council Honorary Co-Chair

Crystal Hudson

Co-Director of the Community Outreach Unit, New York City Council -- New Leaders Council New York City

Jessica Gonzalez

New Leaders Council New Jersey -- Social Equity in Cannabis

Kim Foxx

Cook County State's Attorney -- New Leaders Council Honorary Co-Chair

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG

Founder and President, National Birth Equity Collaborative

Damara Catlett

Principal, The Raben Group -- New Leaders Council Washington DC

Joaquin Castro

Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus -- U.S. House of Representatives, TX-20

Nick Cain

Founder, Frontline Foods PDX -- Senior Manager, Google.org -- New Leaders Council Portland

Martin Booker

Program Manager, Financial Resilience, AARP

LaToya Cantrell

Mayor, New Orleans, LA

Paige Cognetti

Mayor, Scranton, PA -- New Leaders Council Philadelphia

James Diossa

Mayor, Central Falls, RI -- New Leaders Council Rhode Island

Stephen Benjamin

Mayor, Columbia, SC -- New Leaders Council Honorary Co-Chair

Michael Blake

New York General Assembly, District 79 -- Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee -- NLC Honorary Co-Chair

Nida Allam

Durham County Commissioner-elect -- New Leaders Council North Carolina

Stacey Abrams

Founder, Fair Fight Action

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EMILY's List

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AARP

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Accounting | HR | CFO for Startups

Allen & Gerritsen

We Build Your Brands Best Self

Ohio River South

Lobbyists by trade. Changemakers at heart.

BallotReady

Providing digital products to inform and turn out voters by mail or in person for every race.

Millennial Strategies, LLC

Campaigns, Advocacy and Solutions

AJ Rao, LLC

Making the Invisible Visible for Better Belongingness

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