As the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals commemorate 25 years of excellence in leadership and service, we are pouring back into our members and broader community of young professionals.

With the support of the UPS Foundation, we are proud to host our first Legacy Lab for our members! This summit will bring together leaders from the public and private sector for the purpose of activating innovation and leadership within the membership of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and beyond. This summit will prepare young professionals to lead with purpose and passion fueled by the mission of empowering communities and changing lives.

Here's what you can expect:

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

Level Up Your LinkedIn

• Ashley Tanks (most recently the Integrated Customer Communications Lead at LinkedIn)

The Leadership Challenge: Rise, Decide, Deliver

• Mesale Solomon (ULGA Board Member, CEO/Founder of Proverbs Leadership Institute)

PURPOSEFUL PARTNERSHIP

Building Coalitions in a Tense Climate 

• Fireside chat with Tai Roberson (Senior VP of Philanthropy & Community Impact at Wells Fargo, former ULGA Board Chair)

From Connections to Capital 

• Makeda Gibson (The She League)

COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS

Legislative Update: Affordability Crisis

• John Moye (ULGA Senior Director, Legislative Policy, Social Justice & Civic Engagement)
• Khadijah Ameen (ULGA-YP Advocacy Chair, Moderator)

Mobilizing Across Metro Atlanta

• Zakiya Powell (Boys & Girls Club)

Advancing Your Career through Service

• Janel Davis (Managing Editor, AJC)

What else to expect:

• Complementary Headshots
• Networking opportunities
• Resource kit with presentations and tools from the speakers
• Breakfast/coffee and lunch

Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 9:00am – 3:00 PM
Location: Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309
Attire: Business Casual

Cost:
ULGA-YP Members: Free
SheLeague Members: Free
General Admission: $10

Paid parking is available in the garage located on Arts Center Way across from the MARTA Station or street parking around the venue

ELT Candidate Mixer:
This is your chance to go beyond the headlines and have direct, personal conversations with your potential representatives.

Note: This event is for members only

• Parking: Roadside and paid lot parking available.
• Attire: Business Casual
• Refreshments: Free light bites available. Drinks and food available for purchase.

Join us for an engaging career exposure event designed to connect students, young professionals, and community members with individuals actively working in high-wage, high-growth industries.

This experience includes a dynamic panel discussion followed by interactive networking and small-group conversations—giving you direct access to real insights on career paths, earning potential, and growth strategies.

If you’re looking for clarity, direction, and meaningful connections, this is the room you need to be in.