Emerging Leaders Summit “From Tomorrow To Today: Owning Your Power as a Leader”
Official Invite Information - From Tomorrow To Today: October 24, 2026
New Brunswick, NJ — The Latino Action Network, in partnership with Rutgers Center for Latino Arts and Culture, LISTA (Latino/a/xLatina/o/x Initiatives for Service, Training, and Assessment) School of Social Work, Latino Alumni Association, and the Latino Action Network Foundation, invites you to the inaugural Emerging Leaders Summit on October 24th, 2026, at Rutgers University. This summit is geared to convene emerging young leaders, college students, young people in the trades, high school leaders, elected officials, legislators, policy experts, researchers, and community leaders to examine the issues facing our communities and to advance collaborative, community-driven advocacy. The theme this year: “FROM TOMORROW TO TODAY: OWNING YOUR POWER AS A LEADER” curates a menu of topics on civic engagement, understanding the path from protest to policy, media literacy, mental wellbeing, financial literacy, afro-latino/a/x experience.
The summit is designed to not only host lectures and listening sessions but also share practical tools. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas in discussions with leading professionals, helping to guide courageous conversations that aim to foster community and wellness. As we celebrate our shared experiences and recognize the strength and resilience of our people, Latino Action Network aims to provide a lane for emerging leaders to prosper through the grassroots power of participation. Our collective collaboration is imperative, and our Latino community plays a vital role in the kind of New Jersey and society we want to live in.
From Tomorrow To Today: Owning Your Power as a Leader Summit
New Date: October 24th, 2026
Rutgers University - Rutgers Academic Building East Wing
15 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Uz4CZ6xCkGDfsGPc9
Throughout the summit, attendees will have the opportunity to network with a vibrant community of leaders, students, researchers, organizations, professionals and public officials. We encourage you to make the most of the connections. We hope you will join us, share your insights, and build relationships that extend well beyond the summit. This day will be a powerful reminder of collective action, elevation of community voices, and underscore the impact of policy in driving meaningful change.
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About the Latino Action Network
The Latino Action Network (LAN) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(4) grassroots civic advocacy and community organizing organization founded in 2009. LAN is dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and political empowerment of Latino and immigrant communities across New Jersey through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. For more information, visit latinoactionnetwork.org.
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