Empowered Leaders Resource Network (ELRN) - YMCA of the USA

💡 ELRN’s 2025 vision, all in one place! Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared each of our strategic goals for this coming year. Today, we’re proud to present the full picture—four ambitious goals designed to increase visibility, enhance governance, deepen engagement, and meet the evolving needs of our workforce. From rebranding to establishing a more inclusive governance structure, fostering community connectivity, and adapting to #NextGenNeeds, ELRN’s 2025 plan is set to empower emerging leaders across the Y Movement. Swipe to revisit each goal and see how each initiative serves to support and uplift leaders at every stage. Thank you for being part of our journey! #ELRNation

ICYMI #TBT to Last Week's 30 Under 30 Event! Last week, we had the honor of revealing the 2024 30 Under 30 Winners—a group of extraordinary young leaders making waves in their communities and shaping the future of the Y movement Suzanne McCormick’s heartfelt presentation of awards made added celebration of passion, purpose, and potential to this event! If you missed the reveal, don’t worry! Here’s your chance to watch the presentation of awards to these rising stars. Watch the video, celebrate with us, and share your congratulations in the comments! #30Under30 #ELRNation

Shoutout to Radar Promotions and TheMovement.shop! 🌟 The annual 30 Under 30 Winners Reveal wouldn’t be complete without the incredible support of our swag partner, Radar Promotions! For multiple years, Radar has been the creative force behind curating, designing, and shipping the awards that make this celebration truly special. Some pictures of this year’s award are below. Radar Promotions is a YMCA of the USA preferred vendor, offering YMCAs across the movement unique and budget-friendly swag solutions. Their dedicated team provides personable, timely, and reliable service to ensure every project is a success. ✨ Looking for the perfect YMCA swag?
Visit TheMovement.shop—Radar’s dedicated YMCA store—designed to serve the Y movement with high-quality, custom swag for every need. 💌 Need personalized support? Contact Ryan Paules (CEO) or Jill Spencer (VP of Swag) at Y@RadarPromo.com and remember to mention #ELRNation for special treatment! 🙌 Thank you, Radar Promotions, for your ongoing commitment to empowering our movement and helping us celebrate excellence. #30Under30YMCA #SwagPartner #ThankYou #YMCA #ELRNation

🎥 ICYMI: Bee Whitaker’s Keynote Address! 🎥 During last week’s YMCA 30 Under 30 Virtual Winners Reveal, Bee Whitaker, CEO of Harmony House Dagenham CIO, delivered an incredibly powerful and inspiring keynote. 🌟 💡 Bee tackles a challenge many of us face—imposter syndrome—and shared actionable ways to overcome it, reminding us that we all have the power to step into the leadership we were born to provide. 📢 Due to platform upload limits, we’ve sped up the video to 1.45x, but Bee’s message remains just as impactful. Whether you’re watching for the first time or soaking in her wisdom again, you’re sure to feel inspired and empowered! 👉 Take a few moments to watch this back, reflect, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments! #Leadership #ELRNation #30Under30 #ImposterSyndrome #CommunityImpact

Congratulations to this year’s 30 Under 30 winners! We’re so excited to be celebrating seven years of the award, and we are proud to introduce this year’s honorees, each embodying the vision, values, and resilience we champion. They are a testament to the YMCA’s continued strength, led by those ready to shape its future with vision, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to community.

⏰ The Countdown Is On – Tomorrow’s the Day! Get ready to be inspired by the YMCA 30 Under 30 Virtual Winners' Reveal tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate the rising stars making waves in the YMCA movement. 📅 When: December 6th, 2024, at 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET ✨ Don’t miss: Keynote Speaker Bee Whitaker, CEO of Harmony House Dagenham CIO, sharing insights on leadership and overcoming imposter syndrome. Special Guest Suzanne McCormick, President & CEO of YMCA of the USA, revealing this year’s winners. 🔗 There’s still time to register! https://lnkd.in/eFc42Kiv We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

ELRN is happy to highlight the work of the YMCA of Montclair and their CEO and COO Buddy Evans and Ann Margaret Gutierrez as they uplift emerging leaders. The national mission of ELRN is to support and empower leaders at all stages of their career as we recognize the value of empowering folks to reach their fullest potential. When local associations believe in this mission and put principles into practice, we see a brighter future for the Y Movement. Kudos to this association for their work!

👥 The future of work is evolving, and ELRN is here to respond. Goal #4 for 2025 focuses on exploring workforce needs across all generational cohorts as we further develop our core guiding document - #NextGenNeeds. Through needs assessments and a comprehensive update to the #NGN document, we’re committed to supporting a multigenerational workforce. 📊 Swipe to see how each initiative under Goal #4 is dedicated to addressing generational insights, enhancing engagement, and ensuring our work evolves with our community. In a few days, we’ll share the full strategic plan in one comprehensive post, showing how all our 2025 goals and initiatives align to empower leaders across the Y Movement. #ELRNation

🎉 One Week Away! 🎉 We’re just 7 days from the YMCA 30 Under 30 Virtual Winners' Reveal! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the incredible young leaders shaping the future of the YMCA movement. 📅 When: December 6th, 2024, at 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET ✨ Featuring: Keynote Speaker Bee Whitaker, CEO of Harmony House Dagenham CIO, sharing her journey as a young CEO and overcoming imposter syndrome. Special Guest Suzanne McCormick, President & CEO of YMCA of the USA, announcing this year’s winners. 🔗 Pre-register now to save your spot! https://lnkd.in/eFc42Kiv

📢 Connectivity is key! For Goal #3, ELRN is focusing on deepening engagement within our network and amplifying growth opportunities for emerging leaders across the YMCA. We’re enhancing the 30 Under 30 alumni network, rolling out #NextGenNeeds activation, and launching a virtual development series to empower all leaders. 🌍 Swipe to see how each initiative strengthens our connections and opens doors for leadership, learning, and collaboration. Our community is only as strong as the bonds we create! Don’t miss next week’s post, where we’ll share how we’re diving deep into #NextGenNeeds to adapt and lead in a changing workforce. 🔗 #ELRNation