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Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

New Leaders Council (NLC) is proud to welcome 10 new members to our National Board of Directors. This expansion marks an important milestone as NLC strengthens its commitment to equipping proximate leaders across the country with the training, community, and support to create lasting change. Disability Pride Month shouldn’t be the only time we pay attention. These leaders have been reshaping systems, challenging assumptions, and building stronger communities long before July rolled around. They’ll be doing it long after it ends. The question is: Will you be paying attention?

Conference season is here and the energy is absolutely electric. Fall means business, and these conferences are where your next power move gets made. While everyone else is thinking about pumpkin spice, you’re thinking about positioning yourself in rooms where decisions happen, deals close, and futures get written. From D.C. power corridors to Houston boardrooms to Tulsa’s legacy of resilience, here’s your roadmap to the conversations that matter.

Most cities love to talk about inclusion. These four New Leaders Council alumni actually do something about it. They’re changing policy, changing who gets to make it, how rooms get filled, and what leadership looks like when it’s done right. Disability Pride Month shouldn’t be the only time we pay attention. These leaders have been reshaping systems, challenging assumptions, and building stronger communities long before July rolled around. They’ll be doing it long after it ends. The question is: Will you be paying attention?

Every June, communities across the country celebrate Pride Month, a time to honor the resilience, brilliance, and leadership of the LGBTQIA+ community. At New Leaders Council, we’re proud to uplift alumni who lead boldly, advocate unapologetically, and create space for others to thrive. This month, we’re spotlighting three incredible NLC alumni whose lives and work exemplify the values of equity, authenticity, and community care.