Emerging Leaders Society
Join our next generation of emerging leaders!
United Way’s Emerging Leaders are a dynamic group all about making connections – with a purpose. With the Emerging Leaders Society, you’ll have opportunities to give back to Broome County at events while meeting other ambitious and passionate young professionals.
Emerging Leaders are building a stronger, more vibrant Broome County with a focus on advancing United Way’s strategic priorities through leadership development, educational opportunities, volunteerism and networking events.
ELS Mini Golf Fundraiser
ELS’s annual mini golf fundraiser at CK’sters in Vestal benefits United Way of Broome County’s Annual Community Campaign to support local community projects and programs! View a list of our funded partners on our Funded Partner page.
Thank you to IBM, Delta Engineers, and Coughlin & Gerhart for sponsoring our October 18th, 2025 ELS Mini Golf Fundraiser!
Stay tuned for ELS Mini Golf Fundraiser 2026!
Mission
To promote and encourage philanthropy and volunteerism by engaging young professionals with the United Way of Broome County through impactful community service projects, leadership development, and by fostering personal and professional relationships.
Goals
Strengthen
Strengthen our community by creating highly visible and impactful service projects.
Foster
Foster and grow connections that will benefit members on a personal as well as professional level.
Develop
Provide targeted and meaningful educational opportunities to support the development of future leaders.
Member Benefits
Active members gain access to the following:
- Connections to Broome County’s top business leaders through the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Alliance
- Discounted admission to a variety of professional development events
- Hands-on volunteer opportunities in the local community
- Invitations to networking events with like-minded, young professionals from an array of industries
Member Criterion
- Early to mid-career professional with desire to make a sustainable, positive change in Greater Broome County
- Make a meaningful annual donation to support United Way of Broome County’s Community Campaign
- Attend and participate in one sponsored event per calendar year
Leadership Committee
- Lani Kosick Ames, ELS Co-Chair | Rural Health Network SCNY
- Craig Specht, ELS Co-Chair | Coughlin & Gerhart
- Nicole Flohr, ELS Secretary | Binghamton University
- Megan Bonzek, ELS Treasurer | Visions Federal Credit Union
- Salman J. Khan, ELS Volunteer Engagement Chair | Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
- Katlynn Whitaker, ELS Marketing/Public Relations Chair | Riger Marketing CommunicationsÂ
- James Clingerman, ELS Events Chair | Key Bank
