EMERGING LEADERS

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Emerging Leaders rallies up-and-coming professionals passionate about making an impact in Central Florida. Emerging Leaders provides the platform for advocates to become purposeful leaders and help solve critical issues facing their communities.

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We wouldn’t be able to make this kind of impact without the volunteers and donors who are a part of Emerging Leaders, and we want to thank all of those who have helped us to continue to help Central Florida Live United.

All Emerging Leaders members will receive access to exclusive Emerging Leaders benefits.

advocate-level donors

All Emerging Leaders members and those who donate from $1 to $249 receive these benefits:

Rewarding & inspiring volunteer opportunities
The chance to develop leadership skills through professional development opportunities
Invites to Emerging Leader-exclusive events
Ability to network among Central Florida’s top business leaders

champion-level donors

Emerging Leaders members who donate $250 or more will enjoy these benefits:

All benefits available to Advocate-level donors
Access to exclusive volunteer opportunities
Access to exclusive professional development opportunities
Growth opportunities through engaging Emerging Leaders leadership roles

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With more than 150 members in Central Florida, Emerging Leaders is making a difference. Each year, Emerging Leaders raises funds and contributes to volunteer events to stand up for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in Central Florida.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Celebrate the 7th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards

We are proud to announce the 7th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards, an event that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made a significant and lasting impact on our community. The upscale dinner awards event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Aloft Lake Nona, and tickets are available. [event-cta-btn text="Register today!" link="https://secure.hfuw.org/epledge/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=38313238"] As part of Heart of Florida United Way’s 85th anniversary celebration, the Change Maker Impact Awards showcases inspiring stories of triumph, hope, generosity, courage and – most of all – impact. Join us in celebrating an awe-inspiring evening as Heart of Florida United Way honors the Change Maker of the Year, LIVE UNITED Impact Award honorees, and recipients of the public nomination categories – Unsung Hero, Women United Impact Award, Emerging Leader Impact Award, and Change Maker Junior. If you have any questions, please contact LiveUnited@HFUW.org. Sponsorships are also available. For more information about available sponsorships, click here.

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18th Annual Women United Luncheon

For the 18th year in a row, Heart of Florida United Way will proudly host the Women United Luncheon! The luncheon will unite influential and accomplished leaders from various professional backgrounds and celebrate the remarkable collective impact that women can achieve when we join forces.

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emerging leaders Chair

Austin Wilson

University of Central Florida

emerging leaders vice
Chair

Madison Pollock

Managed Services Group, Inc.

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Outgoing Chair

Arianna Zoe Theofan

TOPdesk

Emerging Leaders at Thanksgiving Project

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Looking to get more involved? Consider joining an Emerging Leaders committee. We need as many members as possible to help us make Emerging Leaders the best group it can possibly be. YOU can make it happen!

Email EmergingLeaders@HFUW.org to get started.