Name: Networking for Leaders: Making Connections That Help You Thrive
Start: 2026-04-30T15:30:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T17:00:00-0400

Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!

Networking for Leaders: Making Connections That Help You Thrive

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Chambers

Making connections with other professionals can help you build personal support for your own success. Yet, many people do not know how, or don't take the time, to make professional connections. In this session, leaders will meet others and learn how to make and keep connections in any professional situation. Participants will walk away with strategies to promote themselves and form professional relationships.

Moderators

Shania Irby

Eastern Program Specialist, New York State Network for Youth Success

Shania joins Network for Youth Success as a New York State Certified B-6 educator with seven years of teaching experience and many more in varied childcare spaces. She brings two years of experience in varied leadership roles within NAACP Troy Branch, and is currently a board member... Read More →

Presenters

Timothy Fowler

Project Director, New York State Network for Youth Success

Timothy Fowler has worked with children and youth programs for more than 25 years. Since2002, he has been a trainer, facilitator, coach, and consultant for youth programs in Missouri, Illinois, and New York. His specialty areas are youth development, program development, quality improvement... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chambers Chambers

Session, Physical Activities Track

Empower Youth Success 2026

Shania Irby

Timothy Fowler

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