2026 Spring Impact Series
From Fatigue to Focus: What Effective Boards Are Doing Differently
Hosted in partnership with
Join us for the Young Leaders Council Spring 2026 Impact Series event on Thursday, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Thistle Farms. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for check-in and networking.
This event is hosted in partnership with Pierce Public Relations. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen your organization’s ability to work collaboratively and successfully with your board.
The YLC Impact Series is a continuing education initiative, hosted twice a year to provide opportunities to network and expand collective learning around topics related to nonprofit board leadership. The Impact Series events are open to all YLC alumni and anyone from the community interested in growing their connections and knowledge of nonprofit board governance and leadership.
Panelists Include:
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Jennifer Chalos (Executive Director for Cumberland Region Tomorrow)
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Collen Mayer (CEO of The Store)
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Leah M. Melber (President & CEO of Adventure Science Center)
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Viva Price (Executive Director for Youth Encouragement Services)
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Moderator: Tina Doniger CEO (Saddle Up!)
The YLC Spring Impact Series is hosted in partnership with Pierce Public Relations and will be moderated by Tina Doniger, CEO of Saddle Up.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
11:00 a – 1:00 p
Thistle Farms
Event Agenda:
11:00 a.m. – Doors Open / Registration and Check-in
11:30 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks
11:35 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. Breakout Group Conversations & Panel Discussion
12:55 p.m. – Closing Remarks
1:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
Standard tickets are $25 and include lunch. Register by April 15th to receive the “Early Bird” discount and save $5 off the ticket price.
Please contact Kim James at Kim@youngleaderscouncil.org for assistance or more information.
The YLC Impact Series is a continuing education initiative, hosted twice a year to provide opportunities to network and expand collective learning around topics related to nonprofit board leadership. The Spring Impact Series is open to all YLC alumni and community partners.