New Leaders Council

?? Round 1 of Capstone Clash starts NOW! ?? We’re excited to showcase our Great Eight capstones from NLC alumni! These leaders have used their NLC Institute training to create impactful projects in their communities. Now it’s your turn to vote! ??? ?? How to vote: ?? Head to our official Instagram post: https://lnkd.in/gUKYPnn4 ?? Leave a comment with the name of the capstone you’re voting for. ?? You can vote for multiple capstones, but only one vote per submission per round. ?? Only votes on Instagram count. The top four capstones with the highest votes will advance to Round 2. ?? Voting Period: March 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET – March 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET ?? Read the full capstone submissions & rules: https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R. Participants: Andrew Moreira (NLC New Jersey 2022) – The Future of Work: Redefining Work-Life Balance Edgar Villasenor (NLC South TX Frontera 2024) – Southside Kayaking Adventures G Miller (NLC New York City 2024) – Bridging Brooklyn’s Digital Divide Jessica Elliott (NLC Arkansas 2023) – The C.A.T.C.H. Project Belle Townsend (NLC Kentucky 2022) – Backwoods Media Project Skylar Davis (NLC Kentucky 2024) – Period Y’all Jazmine Johnson (NLC Detroit 2024) – Empowering Confidence Through Beauty Missy Goss-Coln (NLC Atlanta 2021) – Justflo Wellness ID: A series of Capstone Clash 2025 graphics featuring the Round 1 bracket and individual capstone profiles. The bracket lists eight capstone projects advancing through the competition, while each profile highlights an NLC alumni participant with their capstone name, description, and chapter year. The background is a bright green and yellow gradient, with bold black and white text, logos, and headshots of the participants. The New Leaders Council logo is at the top, and each graphic includes voting details and deadlines.

?? Our Great Eight Capstone Clash participants are here! ?? Capstone Clash is back, and these incredible NLC alumni are ready to showcase their capstones and compete for $500 toward their impact-driven projects. ?? Round 1 voting starts Wednesday, March 19 at 12:00 PM ET and closes Friday, March 21 at 12:00 PM ET. ?? Meet the participants: Andrew Moreira (NLC New Jersey 2022) – The Future of Work: Redefining Work-Life Balance Edgar Villasenor (NLC South TX Frontera 2024) – Southside Kayaking Adventures G Miller (NLC New York City 2024) – Bridging Brooklyn’s Digital Divide Jessica Elliott (NLC Arkansas 2023) – The C.A.T.C.H. Project Belle Townsend (NLC Kentucky 2022) – Backwoods Media Project Skylar Davis (NLC Kentucky 2024) – Period Y’all Jazmine Johnson (NLC Detroit 2024) – Empowering Confidence Through Beauty Missy Goss-Coln (NLC Atlanta 2021) – Justflo Wellness Learn more about their projects and support their capstones at https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R. ?? ID: A vibrant Capstone Clash 2025 graphic featuring eight participants against a green and yellow gradient background. The participants, all smiling, are arranged in a dynamic layout. At the top, bold text reads "Capstone Clash 2025 Participants." The New Leaders Council logo is at the top, and a black and yellow banner at the bottom encourages viewers to apply at https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R.

Some say leadership is about luck. Others say it’s about hard work. At NLC, we know it’s both. ?? Strong leaders recognize opportunities, put in the effort, and build thriving communities. Here’s to the changemakers who embrace luck and leadership to create impact! ID: A St. Patrick’s Day-themed graphic with a dark green background featuring bold yellow and white text. The large headline at the top reads "Lucky leadership" in bold yellow letters with a shadow effect. Below, three illustrated icons are evenly spaced: a four-leaf clover, a golden horseshoe, and a pot of gold. Each icon is paired with corresponding text in yellow: "Community and clovers" under the clover, "Hard work and horseshoes" under the horseshoe, and "Preparation and a pot of gold" under the pot of gold. At the bottom, the tagline in white reads, "Where luck meets leadership, impact follows." The New Leaders Council logo, featuring white text inside a black speech bubble with a blue and green border, is placed at the bottom center.

Holi is more than just a festival—it's a celebration of unity, renewal, and the vibrant spirit of community leadership. Each color tells a story: of passion, peace, courage, and new beginnings. At New Leaders Council, we embrace the power of diversity and transformation—just like Holi! ID: A digital illustration explains the meanings of colors used in the Holi festival. The image features seven bowls of colored powder arranged around the text "The Meaning of Holi Festival Colors." Each color has a label explaining its significance. Red represents love, passion, and fertility. Yellow symbolizes happiness, meditation, and peace. Blue signifies calm and otherworldliness, referencing Krishna's skin color. Purple stands for supreme peace and wisdom. Pink embodies youth and playfulness. Orange represents courage and sacrifice. Green symbolizes nature, spring, and new beginnings. The background features splashes of colorful powder, and the New Leaders Council logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

??? Purim is a time for joy, resilience, and community! ??? This holiday is rooted in the story of Esther, a powerful reminder of courage in the face of adversity. A key part of the celebration includes four meaningful traditions: ?? Hearing the Megillah – Listening to the Book of Esther, a story of bravery and standing up for what’s right. ?? Giving gifts of food – Sharing treats with friends and fostering connection. ?? Giving to those in need – Ensuring everyone has the resources to celebrate. ??? Enjoying a festive meal – Gathering with loved ones in gratitude and joy. Purim is a beautiful example of how traditions strengthen communities, reminding us all of the power of generosity and standing together. Wishing a joyful Purim to all who celebrate! ?? ID: A bright blue background with colorful pennant banners at the top. Bold black text in the center reads "The Four Mitzvot of Purim." Surrounding the text are four illustrations: a scroll labeled "Hear the Megillah," a basket of food labeled "Give gifts of food to friends," three hands holding a heart labeled "Giving to those in need," and a hamantaschen cookie labeled "Eat a festive meal." The New Leaders Council logo appears at the bottom. The design is festive and educational, highlighting Purim’s key traditions.

Tag a woman who… ?? Walks into a room and makes it better. ?? Has ideas that deserve a mic. ?? Refuses to shrink for anyone. ?? Carries the weight of change on her shoulders. ?? Deserves every seat at every table—and is building her own. ?? Is shaping the future in ways big and small. ?? Speaks up even when it’s uncomfortable. ?? Turns challenges into opportunities. ?? Shows up for others, even when no one is watching. ?? Is writing a story that others will read about one day. ?? Reminds you that joy is also resistance. ?? Is a history-maker, right here and right now. Women’s history isn’t just written. It’s made. And it's made by NLC. ID: A vibrant Women's History Month graphic with a bold, interactive design. The image features a notepad held by two hands with pink nails and a pearl bracelet, set against a bright pink background. The text on the notepad is formatted with emojis, bold highlights, and italics, creating an engaging and dynamic look. The bottom of the image includes a strong closing statement in bold black text, emphasizing the importance of women's contributions. The New Leaders Council logo is placed in the bottom right corner.

OK, OK, we heard you! ?? We’re giving you three more days to get your submissions in! You now have until Friday, March 14 at 5 PM ET to apply for Capstone Clash 2025 and compete for $500 toward your capstone. ?? $500 grand prize | ?? $250 runner-up prize Don’t wait—this is your last chance to throw your hat in the ring! ?? New Deadline: March 14 at 5 PM ET ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R ***Must be an NLC alum, at least 18, and a resident of the 50 US states and the District of Columbia. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. See full Official Rules at https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R. This promo is organized by New Leaders Council and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook or Instagram. A limited number of submissions received between February 20 and March 14, 2025, will be entered into Round 1. A pre-round may be administered if more than 8 eligible submissions are received. Votes will be by unique Instagram accounts; highest number of votes will win in Round 3. Total grand prize value is $500 for use towards the winner's capstone project. Runner up prize of $250 for use toward the runner up’s capstone project. ID: A vibrant promotional graphic for Capstone Clash '25 by New Leaders Council, featuring bold black text on a green and yellow gradient background. It highlights a $500 prize for the winning capstone and showcases a photo of Cecilia Gonzalez Herrera, last year’s winner. The graphic outlines three steps: Apply, Advance, Win with a call to action directing viewers to https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R for details.

? Only 24 hours left to apply for Capstone Clash! ? These NLC alumni turned their capstones into impact—securing funding, rallying communities, and making change. Will your name be next? ?? $500 grand prize | ?? $250 runner-up prize ? Capstone Clash Alumni: Sunny Williams (NLC Chicago 2015) – Tiny Docs (2023 Winner) Cecilia Gonzalez Herrera (NLC Orlando 2022) – Little Free Diverse Libraries (2024 Winner) Marcella Juarez (NLC South TX Frontera 2022) – The Forever Farm (2023 Runner-Up) Matthew Chernesky (NLC Tampa Bay 2021) – nenos (2024 Runner-Up) The Late Ernest Levert Jr. (NLC Columbus 2021) – ChessMakers Cooperative (2023 Final Four) Missy Spears (NLC Kentucky 2021) – COVunity Fridge (2023 Final Four) Kanesha Adams (NLC Arkansas 2020) – Bearapy Bookshelf (2024 Final Four) Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta (NLC Denver 2022) – Justice with Jax Podcast (2024 Final Four) Holly Noon (NLC Broward 2022) – Doctorate with Focus in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Em Gray (NLC Austin 2019) – The N.I.C.E. Project Ashley Hart (NLC Tampa Bay 2022) – The Janice Hart Foundation Rebecca Thompson (NLC Broward 2023) – Becoming TikTok Famous Brandon Mack (NLC Houston 2016) – Category Is: College Realness and Readiness ?? Deadline: March 11 at 12:00 PM ET ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R ID: A Capstone Clash 2025 graphic featuring a collage of past alumni against a bright green and yellow gradient background. At the top, bold black and white text reads "Capstone Clash 25 – The Alumni." The image showcases 13 NLC alumni who have participated in Capstone Clash, smiling and arranged in a dynamic layout. A black and yellow banner at the bottom emphasizes the March 11 deadline with the text "Apply by March 11 at https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R." The New Leaders Council logo is positioned at the top, with subtle sports-inspired design elements in the background.

?? The smartest move? Applying BEFORE time runs out! Daylight Savings took an hour… don’t let it take your Capstone Clash opportunity! There’s less than 48 hours left to apply and compete for $500 toward your capstone. ?? Deadline: March 11 at 12:00 PM ET ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R ID: A Capstone Clash 2025 meme using the Expanding Brain format against a green and yellow gradient background. The first phase shows a small brain with the text “I have plenty of time to apply.” The second phase shows a slightly glowing brain with the text “Wait, I lost an hour?” The third phase has a more active, expanding brain with the text “Less than 48 hours left to submit?!” The final phase shows a fully enlightened galaxy brain with the text “Applying now before I lose another hour!” The New Leaders Council logo is at the top, and a bold black and yellow banner at the bottom reads “Apply by March 11 at https://lnkd.in/ghcY_TZi

?? We train the women who change the world. ?? This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the powerhouse women of NLC! ?? 57% of our 2025 Fellows identify as women, and among them: ?? 80% are BIPOC ?? 31% are LGBTQIA+ ?? 31% have a disability Representation matters, and we're building a future where all women lead. ID: A bold International Women’s Day 2025 graphic with a floral border, vibrant colors, and a glowing gradient. It highlights the diversity of NLC’s 2025 women fellows with key statistics and features five smiling, diverse women at the bottom.