News & Updates
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Nine YLC Alumni Named 2019 Power Leaders of Finance by Nashville Business Journal
Nashville Business Journal recently announced its 2019 Power Leaders of Finance. Nominations were accepted from the public and then an independent panel of judges helped determine who you need to know in Nashville's finance scene, whether you're looking for help in...
Help PENCIL Support our Metro Nashville School Teachers With Much-Needed Supplies
Summer break is almost over with Metro Nashville Public Schools being less than a week away from starting. Our friends at PENCIL had a Back-to-School Celebration this past Saturday to distribute FREE school supplies to ALL MNPS teachers before the school year begins....
Three YLC/Williamson Chamber Alumni Receive Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards
Three YLC alumni were presented awards this past Wednesday night at Franklin Tomorrow's 13th annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards. Presented at The Franklin Theatre, in partnership with Jackson National Life Insurance Company, two of the three awards given in...
The Children’s Garden Parents Day Out Program Looking for Board Members
El Jardin de los Niños, East Nashville (The Children’s Garden), a parents day out program at Woodland Presbyterian Church, exists to provide a safe and supportive Spanish language focused preschool option for the Nashville community. The goal of the program is to meet...
TBT YLC: Open Mic Reception for 2015 Mayoral Candidates at JLN HQ
TBT YLC: With the 2019 Metro Nashville General Election coming up on August 1, here’s a look back four years ago when a crowd of more than 100 YLC alumni and Junior League of Nashville members gathered at the Junior League HQ to hear the 2015 Mayoral candidates at an...
Tickets on Sale for Nashville Emerging Leader Awards on 8/1/19: 13 YLC Alumni Are Finalists
Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELA) are presented each year by Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville to recognize Middle Tennessee’s young professionals under the age of 40 for significant accomplishments in their chosen career field as well as their...
Nonprofit Creative Artists of Tennessee Looking for Committee Members
Creative Artists of Tennessee, Inc.'s mission is to promote an interest and awareness of ethnic diversity in the arts while providing support for emerging artists and young people with limited cultural access to the arts. The nonprofit is looking for volunteer...
YLC/Junior League Class 2019 Graduates Published in 7/21/19 Tennessean
The July 21, 2019 print issue of The Tennessean published the names of the graduates of YLC/Junior League of Nashville Class 2019 in People in Business.
Franklin Tomorrow’s Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards Include 5 YLC/Williamson Chamber Graduates as Nominees
Franklin Tomorrow's 13th annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards will be presented on July 24 at 7pm at The Franklin Theatre to celebrate those volunteers who work tirelessly to make Franklin a better place. In partnership with Jackson National Life Insurance...
Join YLC, Nashville Junior Chamber, Junior League, Network Under 40 and Music City Young Professionals on August 8
Our friends at Nashville Junior Chamber are teaming up with YLC, Junior League of Nashville, Network Under 40 and Music City Young Professionals to connect, collaborate, and expand our professional and personal network in a non-business like environment. Network!...
Better Decisions Looking for Board Members
Better Decisions was started as a program under the umbrella of other nonprofits in 1985 before being as incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1999. Its mission is to teach and foster decision-making and life-planning skills among women who are incarcerated to reduce...
Nonprofit Roundtable Discussion on “Future-Proofing Your Organization” on July 30
Staff and board members of nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and government agencies are invited to attend the Nonprofit Roundtable on "Future-Proofing Your Organization" with guest expert Blake Stockard from Kumwe Systems kicking off the discussion....
Alumni News
Below are approved posts submitted by alumni within the last 90 days.
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Dr, Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier,
ENP & AQP Consulting
Williamson County 2018
Titan 100 | Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CEO of ENP & AQP Consulting and YLC Class of 2018 (Williamson County), was the youngest honoree to be named to the inaugural 2025 Nashville Titan 100, recognizing the region’s top C-level executives for their exceptional leadership, vision, and impact. The Titan 100 program celebrates those who are shaping Nashville's business community and setting the standard for excellence. -
Dr, Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier,
ENP
Williamson County 2018
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce/YP Nashville | Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CEO of ENP and YLC Class of 2018 (Williamson County), was recognized as a 2025 NELA Award winner in the Community Service & Nonprofit Category by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville. The NELAs honor emerging leaders who are making a significant impact in their professions and communities.