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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.

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?

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and powerful contributions of AANHPI leaders across the country. At New Leaders Council, our community includes changemakers who are shifting narratives, building inclusive systems, and leading with purpose. This month, we are proud to highlight three NLC alumni who are creating space, championing equity, and leaving their mark across sectors.

Karen Pandy-Cherry, from one NLC alum to another…Congratulations on being voted in as the President & CEO of New Leaders Council and its amazing network. It’s not just a title; it’s a reflection of the trust and deep admiration this community holds for you. And let me just say, it’s about time.