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.
United Way of Broome County’s Emerging Leaders Society presents Fitness Friday! All proceeds for this virtual exercise class will be going directly to the COVID-19 Community Response fund. Melinda Ligeikis from Binghamton High School hosts this unique event geared toward school-aged students on Friday, July 24th. A confirmation email with the class link will be sent upon registration.
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
- Nick Spencer, ELS Co-Chair, Smith Brothers Insurance
- Aisha Jasper, ELS Co-Chair, Visions Federal Credit Union
- Nick Cecconi, ELS Marketing Chair, Rural Health Network of South Central New York
- Eddie Thomason, ELS Leadership Development Chair, Toshiba
- Taylor Clark, ELS Volunteer Chair, Johnson, Lauder & Savidge, LLP
- Matthew Hawes, ELS Treasurer, United Way of Broome County
- Kelcie Guccia, ELS Secretary, Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors
- Ashley Layton, ELS Board Member, SERVPRO of Broome County
- Marissa Robbins, ELS Board Member, Johnson, Lauder & Savidge, LLP
- Maya Jones, ELS Board Member, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
- Nick Cortese, ELS Board Member, Coughlin & Gerhart
- Jason Aurelio, ELS Board Member, Sentry Alarms
- Bryce Reynolds, ELS Board Member, Primerica Advisors
