News & Updates
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YLC Alumnus Michael Moscardelli Elected to Cumberland University Board of Trust
Michael Moscardelli (Class 40) has been elected by the Cumberland University Board of Trust as a new trustee, according to the article here. A Lebanon native, Michael previously owned and operated his family’s manufacturing business, PFP, with his brother before the...
Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Publishes Photos from Diane Hayes Reception
Thanks to Nashville Lifestyles Magazine for publising some of our favorite photos from the farewell reception of Diane Hayes online. Click on the link here to see Party Pics of Laini Brown (Class 57), Kenisha L. Rhone (Class 68), Jill Robinson (Class 26), Patrick J....
Urban Green Lab Job Full and Part-Time Positions Available
Urban Green Lab is looking for positive, professional, adaptable, entrepreneurial, humble team-players with a sense of equity, environmental justice and humor who listen closely to the people they serve and look outside the box for answers to big challenges. The...
YLC Alumnus Gary Gaston Featured “Boss” in Nashville Business Journal
Gary Gaston (Class 42), CEO of Nashville Civic Design Center, is profiled in this week’s Nashville Business Journal. For the past five years, Gary has frequently played an influential role in shaping the city’s conversations around growth and development, while...
Diane Hayes Farewell Celebration on 6/19/19
On June 19, Young Leaders Council celebrated one of Nashville's greatest treasures and our former executive director, Diane Hayes. Over 400 alumni and supporters joined us for a wonderful evening in the Gulch Crossing club room, and the rain held off long enough for...
YLC Alumna Yanika Smith-Bartley Chosen for Nashville Post’s 2019 All-Star Board
In the Summer 2019 issue of Nashville Post, one of the six profiled business leaders who were assembled for the 2019 All-Star Board is YLC alumna Yanika Nikki Smith-Bartley (Class 43). Yanika is Vice President and Special Counsel for Diversity and Inclusion at...
Seven YLC Alumni Chosen for 44th Class of Leadership Nashville
Leadership Nashville has announced the 44 members of its 44th class, with seven of those being YLC alumni. More than 280 people applied for the latest class. The nine-month program, beginning in September, aspires to cultivate community leaders and focuses on issues...
Best. Summer. Ever.
Whether you’re a parent looking for a wholesome (and free!) way for your kiddos to pass the time this summer, or you’re a teen looking for a way to beef up your resumé before applying for college, Hands On Nashville can connect you to volunteer opportunities at lots...
HubNashville Website and App More Popular and Effective Than Ever
According to Mayor David Brileyast week, Metro Nashville's one-stop shop for reporting issues and offering input, hubNashville, keeps getting more popular – and more effective. Residents submitted a record-setting 15,380 requests in May, nearly 1,000 more than the...
YLC Staff Making Great Things Happen This Summer and Fall
The YLC staff, from left, Jamie Weathers, Patty Kelley St. Clair and Lisa Shacklett, taking a quick breather after a very busy spring with 90 class participants graduating last month, planning Diane Hayes' farewell reception next week, finalizing the participants for...
YLC’s Association Sponsorship of NBJ’s Next Gen Series on 5/21/19
YLC was the association sponsor for Nashville Business Journal's Next Gen series on May 21 at Fat Bottom Brewing with more than 100 young professionals and accomplished business leaders in small group discussions about personal and professional goals. YLC executive...
Four YLC Alumni Named 2019 Power Leaders in Commercial Real Estate
Four YLC alumni will be recognized on June 11 as Nashville Business Journal's 2019 Power Leaders in Commercial Real Estate, seen as the dealmakers and key professionals planning and securing a solid foundation that is moving Nashville's skyline upward and outward....
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.