Members of the Leaders of Color Network hold a valuable perspective and we want it represented at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Hear from thought leaders across our field on key topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion and governance leadership, network with executives and people of color, and to build a community with your colleagues.

View a list of recommended sessions for LeadingAge’s Leaders of Color Member Network. Take a look at some of the other Leaders of Color Network programming that you will experience.

Saturday, October 26 | 3–4:30 p.m.

The in-person workshop has been cancelled. If you expressed interest in the Mentorship Workshop Series, you should have received an email update. If you did not receive an email, please contact Amma Addo.

This workshop will offer education and tools for mentors and mentees to build effective relationships and support the development and success of leaders of color. Nzinga Shaw, a diversity, equity and inclusion expert who has extensive experience with mentorship programs, will lead the workshop.

Sunday, October 27 | 9–10:00 a.m.

Brew up some connections! Join LeadingAge members for coffee and breakfast, and an opportunity to network with peers who are shaping the future of the aging services field.

Monday, October 28 | 3–4:00 p.m.

Join the Leaders of Color Network for an insightful meeting on the past year’s accomplishments and upcoming initiatives to promote diverse and inclusive leadership in the aging services field.

Tuesday, October 29 | 11:30 a.m–12:30 p.m.

Join us for a meet and greet with the keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, for a facilitated Q&A about her remarkable journey and the profound impact of transformative leadership in the aging services field. This interactive discussion will ignite your passion and empower you to drive positive change.

Note: 75 person capacity limit

Tuesday, October 29 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music

Join other Leaders of Color Network members for networking and exclusive access to the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.