Name: Leaders Play Too!
Start: 2026-05-01T15:45:00-0400
End: 2026-05-01T17:15:00-0400

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!

Leaders Play Too!

Friday May 1, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT

Governor Ballroom A&B

The benefits of engaging in play go well beyond our participants—leaders who play develop their own skills in creativity, social awareness, problem-solving, and more. Together, we will participate in teambuilding and strengthening activities that can be used during staff orientation, meetings, and beyond. Join us as we “lead by example” and play!

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

Jenna Dunlay

Director of Training and Engagement, American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey

Jenna Dunlay (she/her) is the Director of Training and Engagement for the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey, where she helps youth-serving professionals build inclusive, engaged communities. Her work focuses on supporting young people and staff through thoughtful... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Governor Ballroom A&B Governor Ballroom A&B

Session, Leadership Track

Empower Youth Success 2026

Shania Irby

Jenna Dunlay

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