Young Leaders Council Fall Impact Series 2026

Leadership in Action: A Conversation with Ellen Peterson

Join Young Leaders Council for our Fall 2026 Impact Series on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Junior League of Nashville.

Enjoy an engaging conversation with Ellen Peterson, YLC’s new Chief Executive Officer, moderated by Julia Bonner-Zade, President of Pierce Public Relations. This is an opportunity to get to know Ellen, hear about her leadership journey, and learn more about her vision for the future of YLC.

The conversation will explore leadership, nonprofit board service, community engagement, and how emerging leaders can make a meaningful impact in their communities.

This event is hosted in partnership with Pierce Public Relations.

The YLC Impact Series is a twice-yearly continuing education initiative designed to bring YLC alumni and community members together to network and learn about nonprofit leadership, board service, and governance. Impact Series events are open to all YLC alumni and anyone interested in growing their leadership and nonprofit connections.

Event Agenda:

11:00 a.m. - Doors Open / Registration and Check-in

11:30 a.m. - Welcome & Opening Remarks 

11:35 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Keynote Conversation with Ellen Peterson, Moderated by Julia Bonner-Zade

12:55 p.m. - Closing Remarks

1:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Standard tickets are $25 and include lunch. Register by September 1, 2026 to receive the "Early Bird" discount and save $5 off the ticket price.

Please contact Rachel Reyes at rachel@youngleaderscouncil.org for assistance or more information.