News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with Young Leaders Council news & updates!
Judge Lynda Jones to Preside Over Davidson County General Sessions Court
Congratulations to Judge Lynda Jones (Class 36) for being elected to preside over the Davidson County General Sessions Court effective today (Sept. 1). Not only was she elected to General Sessions Court Division IX in 2014, she found time in her busy schedule to be a...
Deborah Taylor Tate of YLC Class 1 Honored by Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
Congratulations to Deborah Taylor Tate, a graduate of the first YLC Class in 1985 and Director of the Tennessee Supreme Court/Administrative Office of the Courts, for receiving the Janice M. Holder Award by the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, a nonprofit that...
YLC Impact Luncheon Brings Together 70 Alumni, Fall Class Participants and Nonprofit Staff on 8/28/19
Seventy YLC alumni and fall class participants, along with nonprofit executive directors and staff, attended the 2019 YLC Impact Luncheon presented by PNC Bank on August 28 to learn about “Collective Impact: A Collaborative Approach to Creating Change" at United Way...
TBT YLC: Class 51 Group Photo from 11 Years Ago
In just two weeks, Class 73 and YLC/Williamson Chamber Class 2019 will have their joint opening luncheon and first training session. This is a milestone season for YLC with our two largest classes ever—49 participants in Class 73 and 35 in Williamson Chamber! Here’s a...
Impact Luncheon on Collective Impact A Collective Success!
It was standing room only on 8/28/19 at the YLC Impact Luncheon presented by PNC Bank focusing on collective impact with Samantha Wigand with Center for Nonprofit Management moderating a panel discussion with Corinne Bergeron (YLC/Jackson National Class 2014) with...
Heritage Ball Late Party Hosted by Heritage Foundation’s Next Gen on October 5
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County preserves the communities and cultural heritage of Williamson County by working with area leaders to continually care for historic spaces, treasured landmarks, and cherished local businesses. The 46th annual Heritage Ball,...
Celebrate National Dog Day at The BE-Hive End of Summer Cookout on Aug. 31 Benefiting Nashville Humane Association
Did you know that August 26 is #NationalDogDay? Why not celebrate our furry friends the WHOLE week with The BE-Hive End of Summer Cookout this Saturday, benefiting our friends at Nashville Humane Association? Not only will there be be food and drinks from The BE-Hive,...
YLC Former Board Chair James Crumlin Making News for His Capitol Steps Workout
It’s always a treat when we find out one of our YLC alumni has been featured on television. Here’s an inspiring story that aired on June 21 on NewsChannel 5 about James Crumlin (Class 41), an attorney at Bone McAllester Norton PLLC who has been leading the "Capitol...
Nominations Being Accepted for Nashville Business Journal’s 2020 40 Under 40 Awards
What do Krystal Bonner (Class 65), Amy Willoughby Bryant JD (Class 71), Lindsay Bryant (Class 69), Tyler Graham, MBA (YLC/Massey Graduate School Alumni Class 2017), Parker Prevost (Class 69) and Mary Lauren Teague (Class 61) have in common? They're all YLC alumni who...
Golf “Fore” A Great Cause on August 26 for Gigi’s Playhouse
What are you doing this Monday? Grab three of your friends or business associates and enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, games, fun and prizes at The Governors Golf Club in Brentwood and turn belief into achievement one swing at a time for one of YLC’s nonprofit partners!...
Hustle for the House 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville
Thanks to Dan Kuninsky (Class 61), member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville (RMHC) board for seven years and its president in 2017, for sharing this great event. Join RMHC of Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the most fun, family &...
Deadline to Register for YLC’s Collective Impact Luncheon is August 22 at 11:30 p.m.
Thanks to our friends at YP Nashville for sharing the upcoming YLC Impact Luncheon presented by PNC Bank. The deadline to register for this event is tonight (August 22 by 11:30 p.m.) so it's not too late to make your reservation! Whether you work for a nonprofit,...
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
Hands on Nashville/United Way of Greater Nashville | Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, a 2018 Williamson County Young Leaders Council graduate and former YLC Ambassador, was named the recipient of the 2026 Social Justice Impact Award at the 40th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards, presented by Hands On Nashville and United Way of Greater Nashville. The award recognizes individuals whose volunteer leadership advances equity, dignity, and access for underserved communities. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier was honored for her work in immigrant justice, youth empowerment, economic mobility, mentorship, and community-based service initiatives across Middle Tennessee. Fellow YLC alum Christina Griffin was also nominated for a Strobel Award this year, highlighting the continued impact of YLC alumni across the region. As part of the award, Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier directed the accompanying community grant to the ENP FreeStore, supporting continued access to groceries, household essentials, and critical resources for local families.