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New Leaders Council

New Leaders Council

NLC develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity.

29 members

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newleaderscouncil.org

Members

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CEO @ Proximo | StartX F25 | Career intelligence for the age of AI

Michael Pernick

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Voting Rights and Redistricting Attorney

Jaime-Alexis Fowler

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Building healthier, more equitable workplaces | Founder & CEO, Empower Work

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus Njai

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***If you send a connection request, please leave a note on how we know each other.*** Dr. Roshawnna Novellus is the Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a proven and trusted FinTech lending platform that makes it easy for retail and institutional funders to deploy capital to pre-qualified revenue-generating businesses led by women and people of color. A nationally recognized financial inclusion advocate and champion of mindfulness, Dr. Novellus is dedicated to deploying working capital to women and people of color to help them grow their businesses. She holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering with a Minor in Finance, a Masters of Science in Information Technology emphasizing Information System Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – achieving Summa Cum Laude in each. A native of San Diego, Roshawnna is one of the few Black women ever to have raised over $1M in venture capital. She is a Roddenberry Foundation Fellow and served on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta from 2016 to 2018. Additional honors include the "Excellence in Sister-Nomic$ Award" from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women; Atlanta Business Chronicle's "2016 Women Who Mean Business;" Georgia Trend's 2017 "40 Under 40;" Washington Life's "25 Innovators & Disruptors in Tech;" a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology; and winner of the FinTech South Innovation Challenge. Dr. Novellus has appeared in Bloomberg, Fortune, Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, and Black Enterprise and has been featured in national television campaigns for her advocacy work in partnership with Logitech, Mastercard, and Hennessy. Media Inquiries: press@ienrichher.com Pick my Brain: https://calendly.com/roshawnna

Kristy Andre MPH, MSM, CHWC

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"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I help enrich our existence and foster a livelier livelihood by cultivating cultures of collaboration and resilience, as efficiently and effectively possible. A systems thinker, I analyze and synthesize data, find commonalities, and amplify strengths while creatively building capacity. I 'sow seeds of success' by facilitating necessary institutional, systemic and societal change while infusing insights gained from each person/story I have the pleasure to meet/hear in order to optimize outcomes and implement truly SOULstainable solutions. I Chiefly Empower Others to realize their full potential, and to build the framework they need to achieve their goals. I ensure businesses/orgs/teams run as efficiently and proactively as possible while ensuring the benefits outweigh the risks and the best interests of all people/stakeholders AND communities/environments affected are met. AREAS OF RESEARCH Epigenetics | Nutrigenomics Health Equity | Social Justice Social Determinants of Health Origins of Health and Disease Astrophysics Energy AREAS OF EXPERTISE Humor and Impersonations 😁 Attentive Listening Reclaiming Our Health Root Cause Analysis Public Relations Capacity Building Strategic Planning Coalition Building Partnership Development Empowerment-Oriented Social Action Community Organizing Organizational Development Culture/Change Management Corporate Social Responsibility Ecological 'Restorative' Economies Sustainable Enterprises Nonprofit Creation & Management Fund Development, Grant Writing Employee Engagement/Wellness Special Events Gandhi's 7 Dangers to Human Virtue: 1. Wealth without work 2. Pleasure without conscience 3. Knowledge without character 4. Business without ethics 5. Science without humanity 6. Religion without sacrifice 7. Politics without principle

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Strategic Leader, Nonprofit Founder, Tech Strategist, Digital Security Expert

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Partner @ Penrose Partners & Brooklyn County Committee Member

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I’ve spent the last 15 years working across content, growth, partnerships, and marketing for tech startups, major brands, private companies and my own bootstrapped business.Here’s how I help:📈 Growth Strategy – Strategic plans that identify the next right steps to grow your business📩 Funnels & Email – Newsletters, lead magnets, quizzes, and automated email flows🧠 Content, SEO & AIO – Blog posts, landing pages, social content, optimized for SEO, AIO and GEOI've worked with blue-chip brands like Microsoft, Comcast, Nike, Fidelity, P&G, Meta, Google, Apple and more.At my last startup, Ladies Get Paid, I built a 7-figure business from scratch, and grew our membership to 50,000+ members. My work has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, and even recognized by the White House.P.S. I’m actively looking to advise a few early-stage startups, if this is you, reach out!About me: After spending 10 years in NYC, I now live in Los Angeles with with my wife Claire, our twin toddlers Raphael and Antonia, and our cat Phoebe. Raphael was born with severe congenital heart disease, and I now spend time to raising awareness for CHD — the most common birth defect in the U.S. — affecting over 40,000 children each year.

Christopher Cano, M.P.A.

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Professional Experience: Healthcare Criminal Justice Information Technology Finance Economic Development Education Non-profit Management Public Administration Florida State Legislature Union Organizing Goals: Bettering our communities in the great state of Florida Championing Rights of those with Disabilities Fighting for Equal Rights and Equal Pay for Minorities Protecting our Environment from Irresponsible Development and Urban Sprawl Bringing a Mass Transit System to the Bay Area which will provide the infrastructure necessary to create jobs Ensuring our Children have a World-Class Education so that the next generation of Americans can be successful in a Global Economy Securing the interest of our elderly who have worked all their lives to save and making sure their assets are protected Working to reform our Healthcare System so that every American has access to quality Healthcare regardless of socio-economic status Specialties: Community Organizing, Public Service, Ecology, Human Behavior, Philosophy

Robert Smith III

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Senior Program Officer, Thriving Cultures at Surdna Foundation