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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!
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Wednesday, April 29
 

6:00pm EDT

Celebrating 30 Years of the Network - Dinner
Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
For 30 years, the New York State Network for Youth Success has championed afterschool and summer programs, supported youth workers, and strengthened the organizations and communities that help young people thrive. The impact of this work has always held a certain magic—created by the people, partnerships, and moments that open doors for young people across New York.

Now, we’re bringing our statewide community together for an evening that honors that shared history and sparks inspiration for the next chapter.

An Evening to Remember
• Dinner with colleagues and partners from across New York
Empower Youth Success Awards
including Community Schools Champion Awards and Network for Youth Success Awards
• A touch of wonder from Matthew Shapiro's Magic with a Message
• Moments to reflect on 30 years of impact and look ahead to the future
• Opportunities to support our 30th Anniversary Campaign:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/join-our-30-miles-for-30-years-walking-challenge
Online Auctionhttps://givebutter.com/c/nys-network-for-youth-success-30th-anniversary-auction-uqinm4/auction

Thirty years of supporting youth and the people who uplift them—now that’s real magic.
Presenters
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Rigaud Noel

Board President, Network for Youth Success

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Alli Lidie

CEO, NYS Network for Youth Success

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Matthew Shapiro

Assistant Director, School Mental Health Resource and Training Center at MHANYS
Matthew Shapiro is the Assistant Director of the School Mental Health Resource and Training Center (SMHRTCenter), a project of the Mental Health Association in NYS. In his career as a distinguished mental health advocate, Matthew has consistently been on the forefront of leading critical... Read More →
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Commissioner DaMia Harris-Madden

Commissioner, NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul in April 2024, and unanimously confirmed by the NYS Senate in May 2024, Dr. Harris-Madden serves as commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), leading an agency dedicated to supporting New Yorkers “from twinkle... Read More →
Sponsors
Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
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