Connect, Learn, and Lead!
Are you ready for the ultimate gathering of multicultural professionals from across our region? Unleash the power of you at the Northwest Regional 2024 Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE) where you will engage with inspiring keynote speakers, participate in workshops, and build lasting connections.
EMLE 2024 is dedicated to fostering the development of multicultural staff and volunteers, preparing them for elevated leadership roles within the YMCA and partner organizations.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, create support systems, and engage in mentorship programs designed to enhance their leadership capabilities. Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in your community.
View the list of incredible workshop presenters and Guiding Light presenters.
Event Details
- When: November 6–7, 2024
- Where: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
- tacomaconventioncenter.org
- 1500 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402
- Registration Fees: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
- Early Bird Registration: $90 through August 31
- General Registration: $115 through October 15
- Where to Stay: Convention Hotels - Greater Tacoma Convention Center
- Contact: Kyeshia Likely at LikelyK@ssymca.net
Event Schedule
Wednesday, November 6
- 3:00 pm - Check-in
- 3:30 pm - Opening Session
- 4:45 pm - Guiding Lights: A Spotlight on Multicultural Leadership
- 6:00 pm - Group Dinner
Thursday, November 7
- 8:00 am - Breakfast (included in registration)
- 9:00 am - General Session
- 10:30 am - Breakout Session
- Noon - Lunch (included in registration)
- 1:00 pm - Breakout Session
- 2:45 pm - General Session
- 3:30 pm - Depart
YMCA of the USA Scholarships
YMCA of the USA is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover Regional EMLE registration fees. Y employees are encouraged to apply!
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Unlock Your Potential at EMLE 2024
The conference environment fosters lasting professional relationships and networks, crucial for personal and career growth. Engaging in mentorship programs and peer interactions enables participants to create supportive networks beyond the conference.
Leadership Development
Designed to foster the development of multicultural staff and volunteers, EMLE prepares participants for elevated roles and provides valuable insights to enhance leadership skills and advancement within and outside of the Y.
Networking & Support Systems
This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, create support systems, and engage in mentorship programs that facilitate the building of lasting professional relationships and networks, crucial for personal and career growth.
Information & Resources
Valuable tools and resources will be shared to help attendees bridge cultural gaps and successfully navigate the YMCA leadership system, supporting their long-term professional development.
Community Partners
Does your business, organization, or agency want to make a real and sustained impact on the future of multicultural leaders in our community? We hope you’ll join us!
As a community partner, we invite you to join in this work. Partnership is more than sponsoring an event – it’s an investment in our shared values and common cause. We hope you see the value this work brings to your organization and our community.
For more information about Community Partnership, contact Sarah Clinton at clintons@ssymca.net.
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