New Leaders Council - Atlanta

From institute weekends to Sunday dinner, the NLC Atlanta Class of 2026 is building community beyond the program. 🤩

NLC Atlanta, it’s time to show up for one of our own! 🔥

Round 1 of Capstone Clash starts NOW, and our very own Rich Tenor (NLC Atlanta 2025)- is in the mix with Firstgig AKA Community Connect App (a powerful project creating real impact.)

The “Terrific Ten” are live: ten capstones, ten Fellows from the Class of 2025 building meaningful change. Let’s make sure Atlanta is represented in the next round.

📢 How to vote:

💬 Leave a comment with “Rich Tenor” recent post

🔄 You can vote for multiple capstones, but only one vote per submission per round

📍 Only votes on Instagram count

The top 4 capstones advance to Round 2, so let’s help get Rich there!!

🕛 Voting Period: March 18, 2026 (12:00 PM ET) – March 20, 2026 (12:00 PM ET)

🔗 Read full capstones & rules: https://lnkd.in/gF6PY-2R

Let’s rally behind Rich and show what NLC Atlanta can do. We’re proud of you and rooting for you all the way!!! Let’s bring it home. 💪🏾🔥

Meet your Building Power Tour co-chair. 👇🏾

Her friends call her the President of Everything. After reading her bio, you will understand why.

Ashley Nealy (NLC Atlanta 2015) is the Associate Vice President for Client Experience and Solutions at Kennesaw State University, leading IT support and client engagement across two campuses serving more than 50,000 students, faculty, and staff. She is also the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mindly Maven, helping small businesses and nonprofits strengthen their digital presence.

Before KSU, she served at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and was nationally recognized by the Next Generation of Government with the Innovator Award, selected from 120 nominees across federal, state, and local agencies.

Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40. Georgia Trend 40 Under 40. Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2015 and Alumni of the Year 2017. Former Co-Director of NLC Atlanta. Grady Young Professionals.

Now she is co-chairing the Building Power Tour Atlanta stop. Add it to the list.

Join Ashley and the rest of the Atlanta host committee for a full weekend of connection, conversation, and community with NLC’s President & CEO.

📅 March 12–14, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

Thursday, March 12 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

NLC Atlanta Day at the Capitol | Free & Open to the Public (Sold Out. Join the Waitlist.)

Friday, March 13 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Power Conversation | NLC Atlanta Alumni Only

Saturday, March 14 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Power in Atlanta Reception | The Vick at Healy

Visit newleaderscouncil.org/buildingpowertour for tickets and details.

The Building Power Tour is made possible by the dedication of our incredible Atlanta host committee.

Co-Chaired by Charisse Price ’15 · Joel Alvarado ’16 · Ashley Nealy ’15

Ebony Hillsman (Founder) · Greg Clay ’11 · Jay Bailey ’11 · Hon. Shayla J. Nealy ’12 · Maurice Stewart ’12 · Rep. Nikema Williams ’13 · Councilmember Matt Westmoreland ’13 · Katerina Taylor ’14 · Councilmember Jason Dozier ’16 · Ericka Hopson ‘17 · Ashani O’Mard ’18 · Councilmember Yterenickia “YT” Bell ’18 · Jonathan Leon ’18 · Alan Campbell ’20 · Vanessa Kelly ’21 · DJ Myers ’22 · Renee Marshall ’25

Meet the Building Power Tour host committee. 👇🏼

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (NLC Atlanta 2013) represents Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and she does not take that lightly.

Now in her third term, she carries forward the legacy of her friend, mentor, and predecessor, the late Congressman John Lewis. On the House Financial Services Committee, she fights for affordable housing, works to close the racial wealth gap, and pushes for a financial system that works for working families.

Talladega College grad. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. A lifelong advocate for social justice, women, and families who has seen firsthand how hard people of color and women have to fight for equity in this country.

That experience does not sit in the background. It drives everything.

Georgia’s Fifth is in good hands.

Join Congresswoman Williams and the rest of the Atlanta host committee for a full weekend of connection, conversation, and community with NLC’s President & CEO.

📅 March 12–14, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

Thursday, March 12 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

NLC Atlanta Day at the Capitol | Free & Open to the Public (Sold Out. Join the Waitlist.)

Friday, March 13 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Power Conversation | NLC Atlanta Alumni Only

Saturday, March 14 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Power in Atlanta Reception | The Vick at Healy

Visit newleaderscouncil.org/buildingpowertour for tickets and details.

The Building Power Tour is made possible by the dedication of our incredible Atlanta host committee.

Co-Chaired by Charisse Price ’15 · Joel Alvarado ’16 · Ashley Nealy ’15

Ebony Hillsman (Founder) · Greg Clay ’11 · Jay Bailey ’11 · Hon. Shayla J. Nealy ’12 · Maurice Stewart ’12 · Rep. Nikema Williams ’13 · Councilmember Matt Westmoreland ’13 · Katerina Taylor ’14 · Councilmember Jason Dozier ’16 · Ericka Hopson ‘17 · Ashani O’Mard ’18 · Councilmember Yterenickia “YT” Bell ’18 · Jonathan Leon ’18 · Alan Campbell ’20 · Vanessa Kelly ’21 · DJ Myers ’22 · Renee Marshall ’25

Meet your Building Power Tour host committee. 👇🏾

Dr. Jonathan Leon (NLC Atlanta 2018) has spent nearly two decades working on one conviction: every young person deserves access to a high quality education. And he has built a career making that real.

As Managing Director of Alumni Activation and Engagement at Teach For America, he leads national alumni mobilization strategy heading into the organization’s 35th Anniversary Summit. Before that, he held senior leadership roles at Leadership for Educational Equity, supporting equity-driven leaders shaping policy and systems change across Atlanta and beyond. He started in Atlanta Public Schools and never lost the thread.

Education policy. Community organizing. Philanthropic investment. Dr. Leon moves at the intersection of all three. He earned his Doctorate in Education Policy and Leadership from American University and serves on multiple boards focused on educational opportunity and governance.

Courageous. Accountable. People-centered. That is the whole philosophy.

Join Dr. Leon and the rest of the Atlanta host committee for a full weekend of connection, conversation, and community with NLC’s President & CEO.

📅 March 12–14, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

Thursday, March 12 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

NLC Atlanta Day at the Capitol | Free & Open to the Public (Sold Out. Join the Waitlist.)

Friday, March 13 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Power Conversation | NLC Atlanta Alumni Only

Saturday, March 14 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Power in Atlanta Reception | The Vick at Healy

Visit newleaderscouncil.org/buildingpowertour for tickets and details.

The Building Power Tour is made possible by the dedication of our incredible Atlanta host committee.

Co-Chaired by Charisse Price ’15 · Joel Alvarado ’16 · Ashley Nealy ’15

Ebony Hillsman (Founder) · Greg Clay ’11 · Jay Bailey ’11 · Hon. Shayla J. Nealy ’12 · Maurice Stewart ’12 · Rep. Nikema Williams ’13 · Councilmember Matt Westmoreland ’13 · Katerina Taylor ’14 · Councilmember Jason Dozier ’16 · Ericka Hopson ‘17 · Ashani O’Mard ’18 · Councilmember Yterenickia “YT” Bell ’18 · Jonathan Leon ’18 · Alan Campbell ’20 · Vanessa Kelly ’21 · DJ Myers ’22 · Renee Marshall ’25