Nls National Leadership Summit

Sunday, May 1, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET

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About The Event VNLS: Virtual National Leadership Summit

 

The Virtual National Leadership Summit (VNLS) is an exclusive opportunity for ADL’s emerging and established leaders to come together, learn, and engage around critical antisemitism and anti-hate issues with top experts and world leaders. As part of VNLS, ADL will hold its annual National Commission Meeting (NCM) and programmatic committee meetings, and ADL’s Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) participants and alumni will come together for further training, learning, and networking opportunities.

See below for program dates and times. Please note that there are programming opportunities leading up to and following the main event on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Schedule May 1, 2022 Schedule

 

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET

12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Opening Plenary

The opening plenary will feature keynote remarks from ADL’s CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt as well as timely conversations on the fight against antisemitism and domestic extremism and the protection of democracy. Additionally, we will celebrate the 2022 Ginsburg Young Leadership Award Recipients. Stay tuned for updates about our exciting lineup of speakers!

1:05 - 2:55 PM ET

National Commission Meeting

The National Commission Meeting is the annual opportunity for National Commissioners to come together for high-level briefings and lively discussions. Our agenda will feature a briefing with ADL’s CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt, a discussion on a proposed policy resolution, and more!

NOTE: The National Commission Meeting is ONLY open to National Commissioners (including Associate National Commissioners and Honorary Lifetime Members), Global Leadership Council Members, ADL ACT Members and Regional Board Chairs.

1:05 - 2:55 PM ET

GLI Breakout Sessions

Current GLI participants and recent GLI alumni are invited to choose from a variety of breakout sessions focusing on the critical issues of fighting antisemitism, hate, and extremism. Through these sessions, you will have the chance to gain new insights and knowledge from leading experts while connecting with others in the GLI community.

NOTE: The GLI Breakout sessions are ONLY open to current participants in the Glass Leadership Institute, along with alumni of the GLI program from 2014-2021.

3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Closing Plenary

Join us in the afternoon to hear from outstanding thought leaders, creatives, lawmakers and government officials. We will also be presenting the ADL Distinguished Public Service Award to recognize and thank the recipients who have served our country with honor.

Office Hours (Morning)

VNLS Office Hours are an exclusive opportunity for members of the National Commission Track to connect with senior ADL staff members for 15-minute, small-group conversations. National Commission Track attendees can sign up for a time to meet with these staff members through their VNLS registration. Please reach out to VNLSHelp@adl.org with registration or office hours sign-up questions. 
NOTE: The Office Hours with ADL Senior Staff are currently ONLY open to National Commissioners, Global Advisory Council Members, Associate National Commissioners, ADL ACT Members, Regional Board Chairs, and Honorary Lifetime Members of the National Commission.
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Adam Neufeld

Office Hours with Adam Neufeld, ADL SVP & Chief Impact Officer

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

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9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Oren Segal

Office Hours with Oren Segal, ADL VP, Center of Extremism

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

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9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Susan Heller Pinto

Office Hours with Susan Heller Pinto, ADL, Sr. Director of International Affairs

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

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9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

George Selim

Office Hours with George Selim, ADL SVP, National Affairs

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Max Sevillia

Office Hours with Max Sevillia, VP, Government Relations, Advocacy & Community Engagement

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

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9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Eileen Hershenov

speaker-2

Steve Freeman

Office Hours with Eileen Hershenov, ADL SVP, Democracy Initiatives & Steve Freeman, ADL VP, Civil Rights

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

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12:00 PM ET

Opening Plenary

12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
speaker-1

Jonathan Greenblatt

speaker-2

Maya Wiley

speaker-3

Ben Sax

Opening Plenary

The Virtual National Leadership Summit officially kicks off with our Opening Plenary. Tune in for keynote remarks from ADL CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt; CEO of the Leadership Council on Civil & Human Rights, Maya Wiley; and our 2022 ADL Distinguished Public Service Awardees . Additionally, we celebrate the 2022 Daniel R. Ginsberg Young Leadership Award Recipients.

 

Join Session

1:05 PM ET

National Commission Meeting

1:05 - 2:55 PM ET

National Commission Meeting

The National Commission Meeting is the annual opportunity for National Commissioners to come together for high-level briefings and lively discussions. Our agenda will feature a briefing with ADL’s CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt, a discussion on a proposed policy resolution, and more!

NOTE: The National Commission Meeting is ONLY open to National Commissioners (including Associate National Commissioners and Honorary Lifetime Members), Global Leadership Council Members, ADL ACT Members and Regional Board Chairs.

 

Join Session

1:05 PM ET

GLI Breakout Sessions

Current GLI participants and Alumni are invited to choose from a variety of breakout sessions focusing on the critical issues of fighting antisemitism, hate and extremism. Through these sessions, you will have the chance to gain new insights and knowledge from leading experts while connecting with others in the GLI community.  
NOTE: The GLI Breakout sessions are ONLY open to current participants in the Glass Leadership Institute, along with alumni of the GLI program from 2014-2021. Click Here to Register for Sessions.

GLI Breakout Sessions Block 1

1:05 - 1:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Zachary Schaffer

Navigating Israel in Progressive Spaces

The debate over Israel/Palestine is growing more intense in progressive movements. At the same time, rising antisemitism globally has understandably elevated fears inside the Jewish community, making these conversations even more complicated. In this session participants will explore what makes these discussions so challenging and gain practical tips for how to engage more productively on these issues. This session will be led by our partners at Project Shema, an independent nonprofit that provides training and support to help the Jewish American community navigate the discourse around Israel/Palestine and antisemitism in the American left.

 

Join Session
1:05 - 1:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Oren Segal

speaker-2

Melissa Mott

speaker-3

Vlad Khaykin

Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion in the age of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in the number of antisemitic incidents. Conspiracy theories blame Jews for the spread of the virus, politicians have equated pandemic related restrictions and vaccinations with the Holocaust, and historic antisemitic tropes have been recycled for the age of social media. Learn with ADL’s experts on extremism the ways in which antisemitism and Holocaust distortion have manifested throughout the pandemic.

 

Join Session
1:05 - 1:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Eileen Hershenov

speaker-2

Amy Spitalnick

speaker-3

Kathleen Konopka

Suing to Hold Extremists Accountable: From Charlottesville to January 6th and Beyond

In November 2021, a landmark federal lawsuit, supported by Integrity First for America, against the white supremacist organizers of the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia resulted in a verdict of more than $25 million in damages. Now, ADL has partnered with Washington, DC Attorney General Karl Racine to represent the District of Columbia in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and individuals affiliated with those groups to hold them accountable for their role in planning and executing the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Hear from the lawyers involved in these historic cases as they discuss the long-term impact of using litigation as a tool to combat domestic extremism and hate.

 

Join Session

2:05 PM ET

GLI Breakout Sessions Block 2

2:05 - 2:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Zachary Schaffer

Navigating Israel in Progressive Spaces

The debate over Israel/Palestine is growing more intense in progressive movements. At the same time, rising antisemitism globally has understandably elevated fears inside the Jewish community, making these conversations even more complicated. In this session participants will explore what makes these discussions so challenging and gain practical tips for how to engage more productively on these issues. This session will be led by our partners at Project Shema, an independent nonprofit that provides training and support to help the Jewish American community navigate the discourse around Israel/Palestine and antisemitism in the American left.

 

Join Session
2:05 - 2:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Oren Segal

speaker-2

Melissa Mott

speaker-3

Vlad Khaykin

Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion in the age of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in the number of antisemitic incidents. Conspiracy theories blame Jews for the spread of the virus, politicians have equated pandemic related restrictions and vaccinations with the Holocaust, and historic antisemitic tropes have been recycled for the age of social media. Learn with ADL’s experts on extremism the ways in which antisemitism and Holocaust distortion have manifested throughout the pandemic.

 

Join Session
2:05 - 2:55 PM ET
speaker-1

Martin E. Rivera

speaker-2

Lauren Krapf

speaker-3

James “Major” Woodall

Cultivating Powerful Partnerships | Fighting Antisemitism, Racism, and Hate through Coalitions

Join a conversation with the ADL staff and coalition partners working together to advance priorities of fighting antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate and combating domestic extremism. Attendees will learn about the power of working in partnership with other organizations, the importance of relationship building and strategies that can be employed when forming coalitions—at all levels of an organization. In addition, panelists will discuss how partners can better serve as a unified force against the vitriol and challenges threatening our communities.

 

Join Session

3:00 PM ET

Closing Plenary

3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Closing Plenary

Close out the day with an inspiring program featuring remarks from President Isaac Herzog of Israel; an important conversation between ADL Deputy Director Ken Jacobson and ADL SVP of International Affairs Sharon Nazarian about the criminalization of Israel on the international stage; an exclusive viewing of award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s newest project, “The U.S. and the Holocaust”; and an important panel discussion on governmental responses to online hate.

 

Join Session
speaker-1

Ken Burns

speaker-2

Sharon Nazarian

speaker-3

Tim Wu

Wednesday, April 20 - Thursday, April 28

National Commission Committee Pre-Event Meetings

Members of the National Commission, including Honorary Lifetime Members and Associate National Commissioners; members of the Global Leadership Council; members of ADL ACT; members of the current GLI class; and GLI alumni from 2014-2021 are invited to attend the National Commission Programmatic Committee meetings. Please check your email for links to attend these meetings.
 
*All times listed below are Eastern and subject to change.
Thurs. 4/28 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Israel's Split Screen: The Campaign to Criminalize Israel vs. Israel’s Growing International Acceptance

Join us for a special session to learn about the growing NGO and UN campaign to criminalize Israel, and how that is contrasted with Israel’s diplomatic advances like the Abraham Accords. Following the presentation, ADL’s International Affairs experts will host ask-me-anything sessions where participants can pose questions to various International Affairs staff about ADL’s international affairs agenda.

Office Hours (Morning)

VNLS Office Hours are an exclusive opportunity for members of the National Commission Track to connect with senior ADL staff members for 15-minute, small-group conversations. National Commission Track attendees can sign up for a time to meet with these staff members through their VNLS registration. Please reach out to VNLSHelp@adl.org with registration or office hours sign-up questions. 
NOTE: The Office Hours with ADL Senior Staff are currently ONLY open to National Commissioners, Global Advisory Council Members, Associate National Commissioners, ADL ACT Members, Regional Board Chairs, and Honorary Lifetime Members of the National Commission.
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Adam Neufeld

Office Hours with Adam Neufeld, ADL SVP & Chief Impact Officer

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Oren Segal

Office Hours with Oren Segal, ADL VP, Center of Extremism

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Susan Heller Pinto

Office Hours with Susan Heller Pinto, ADL, Sr. Director of International Affairs

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

George Selim

Office Hours with George Selim, ADL SVP, National Affairs

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Max Sevillia

Office Hours with Max Sevillia, VP, Government Relations, Advocacy & Community Engagement

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

Join Session
9:30 – 11:45 AM ET
speaker-1

Eileen Hershenov

speaker-2

Steve Freeman

Office Hours with Eileen Hershenov, ADL SVP, Democracy Initiatives & Steve Freeman, ADL VP, Civil Rights

Office hours required pre-registration. If you signed up in advance, please refer to your Cvent registration confirmation email for your timeslot.

 

Join Session

12:00 PM ET

Opening Plenary

12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
speaker-1

Jonathan Greenblatt

speaker-2

Maya Wiley

speaker-3

Ben Sax

Opening Plenary

The Virtual National Leadership Summit officially kicks off with our Opening Plenary. Tune in for keynote remarks from ADL CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt; CEO of the Leadership Council on Civil & Human Rights, Maya Wiley; and our 2022 ADL Distinguished Public Service Awardees . Additionally, we celebrate the 2022 Daniel R. Ginsberg Young Leadership Award Recipients.

 

Join Session

1:05 PM ET

National Commission Meeting

1:05 - 2:55 PM ET

National Commission Meeting

The National Commission Meeting is the annual opportunity for National Commissioners to come together for high-level briefings and lively discussions. Our agenda will feature a briefing with ADL’s CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt, a discussion on a proposed policy resolution, and more!

NOTE: The National Commission Meeting is ONLY open to National Commissioners (including Associate National Commissioners and Honorary Lifetime Members), Global Leadership Council Members, ADL ACT Members and Regional Board Chairs.

 

Join Session

1:05 PM ET

GLI Breakout Sessions

Current GLI participants and Alumni are invited to choose from a variety of breakout sessions focusing on the critical issues of fighting antisemitism, hate and extremism. Through these sessions, you will have the chance to gain new insights and knowledge from leading experts while connecting with others in the GLI community.  
NOTE: The GLI Breakout sessions are ONLY open to current participants in the Glass Leadership Institute, along with alumni of the GLI program from 2014-2021.

GLI Breakout Sessions Block 1

1:05 - 1:55 PM ET

Navigating Israel in Progressive Spaces

The debate over Israel/Palestine is growing more intense in progressive movements. At the same time, rising antisemitism globally has understandably elevated fears inside the Jewish community, making these conversations even more complicated. In this session participants will explore what makes these discussions so challenging and gain practical tips for how to engage more productively on these issues. This session will be led by our partners at Project Shema, an independent nonprofit that provides training and support to help the Jewish American community navigate the discourse around Israel/Palestine and antisemitism in the American left.

 

Join Session
1:05 - 1:55 PM ET

Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion in the age of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in the number of antisemitic incidents. Conspiracy theories blame Jews for the spread of the virus, politicians have equated pandemic related restrictions and vaccinations with the Holocaust, and historic antisemitic tropes have been recycled for the age of social media. Learn with ADL’s experts on extremism the ways in which antisemitism and Holocaust distortion have manifested throughout the pandemic.

 

Join Session
1:05 - 1:55 PM ET

Suing to Hold Extremists Accountable: From Charlottesville to January 6th and Beyond

In November 2021, a landmark federal lawsuit, supported by Integrity First for America, against the white supremacist organizers of the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia resulted in a verdict of more than $25 million in damages. Now, ADL has partnered with Washington, DC Attorney General Karl Racine to represent the District of Columbia in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and individuals affiliated with those groups to hold them accountable for their role in planning and executing the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Hear from the lawyers involved in these historic cases as they discuss the long-term impact of using litigation as a tool to combat domestic extremism and hate.

 

Join Session

2:05 PM ET

GLI Breakout Sessions Block 2

2:05 - 2:55 PM ET

Navigating Israel in Progressive Spaces

The debate over Israel/Palestine is growing more intense in progressive movements. At the same time, rising antisemitism globally has understandably elevated fears inside the Jewish community, making these conversations even more complicated. In this session participants will explore what makes these discussions so challenging and gain practical tips for how to engage more productively on these issues. This session will be led by our partners at Project Shema, an independent nonprofit that provides training and support to help the Jewish American community navigate the discourse around Israel/Palestine and antisemitism in the American left.

 

Join Session
2:05 - 2:55 PM ET

Antisemitism and Holocaust Distortion in the age of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in the number of antisemitic incidents. Conspiracy theories blame Jews for the spread of the virus, politicians have equated pandemic related restrictions and vaccinations with the Holocaust, and historic antisemitic tropes have been recycled for the age of social media. Learn with ADL’s experts on extremism the ways in which antisemitism and Holocaust distortion have manifested throughout the pandemic.

 

Join Session
2:05 - 2:55 PM ET

Cultivating Powerful Partnerships | Fighting Antisemitism, Racism, and Hate through Coalitions

Join a conversation with the ADL staff and coalition partners working together to advance priorities of fighting antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate and combating domestic extremism. Attendees will learn about the power of working in partnership with other organizations, the importance of relationship building and strategies that can be employed when forming coalitions—at all levels of an organization. In addition, panelists will discuss how partners can better serve as a unified force against the vitriol and challenges threatening our communities.

 

Join Session

3:00 PM ET

Closing Plenary

3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Closing Plenary

Close out the day with an inspiring program featuring remarks from President Isaac Herzog of Israel; an important conversation between ADL Deputy Director Ken Jacobson and ADL SVP of International Affairs Sharon Nazarian about the criminalization of Israel on the international stage; an exclusive viewing of award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s newest project, “The U.S. and the Holocaust”; and an important panel discussion on governmental responses to online hate.

 

Join Session
speaker-1

Ken Burns

speaker-2

Sharon Nazarian

speaker-3

Tim Wu

Featuring Event Speakers

 

Ken Burns

Award-winning Filmmaker

Lynn Novick

Award-winning Filmmaker

Jonathan Greenblatt

ADL CEO & National Director

Maya Wiley

CEO, LCCHR

President Isaac Herzog

State of Israel

Tim Wu

Special Assistant to the President on Technology & Competition Policy

Masih Alinejad

Activist, Journalist, & Author

Congressman Ted Deutch

D – FL-22nd District

Taylor Dumpson

President’s Fellow, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Amy Feinman

ADL, Northeast Area Civil Rights Counsel

Steve Freeman

ADL VP, Civil Rights

Shira Goodman

ADL Director, Campaigns & Outreach

Susan Heller Pinto

ADL, Sr. Director of International Affairs

Eileen Hershenov

ADL SVP, Democracy Initiatives

Ken Jacobson

ADL Deputy National Director

Congressman John M. Katko

R-NY 24th District

Vlad Khaykin

ADL National Director of Programs on Antisemitism

Kathleen Konopka

Deputy Attorney General for Public Advocacy, DC Attorney General

Lauren Krapf

ADL Counsel, Technology Policy & Advocacy

Congressman Peter Meijer

R – MI-3rd District

Melissa Mott

ADL Director, Echoes & Reflections

Sharon Nazarian

ADL SVP, International Affairs

Adam Neufeld

ADL SVP & Chief Impact Officer

Allison Padilla-Goodman

ADL VP, Southern Division

Senator Gary Peters

D – Michigan

Martin E. Rivera

Senior Policy Counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition

Ben Sax

Chair, ADL Board of Directors

Zachary Schaffer

Co-Founder & Director of Community Empowerment, Project Shema

Oren Segal

ADL VP, Center on Extremism

George Selim

ADL SVP, National Affairs

Congressman Chris Smith

R – NJ-4th District

Amy Spitalnick

Executive Director, Integrity First for America

James “Major” Woodall

Public Policy Associate, Southern Center for Human Rights

James “Major” Woodall

Public Policy Associate, Southern Center for Human Rights

Max Sevillia

ADL VP, Government Relationship, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

Amy Spitalnick

Executive Director, Integrity First for America

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

 

Register by clicking here.

This webpage will host links to Zoom-based meetings and the live streams of the event. All links and livestreams will be available on this page on the day of the program.

Members of the current GLI class; GLI alumni from 2014-2021; members of the National Commission, including Honorary Lifetime Members and Associate National Commissioners; members of the Global Leadership Council; and members of ADL ACT are invited to attend VNLS.

The main VNLS program will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 12:00-4:30 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT. Additional conference programming, including the National Commission’s programmatic committee meetings and a special GLI event, will take place during the two weeks prior to the main program on May 1.

The National Commission programmatic committees will each host a meeting in the two weeks leading up to the main event on Sunday, May 1. The schedule for committee meetings is as follows:

  • Wednesday, April 20 @ 3:30 p.m. ET: Education Committee Meeting
  • Thursday, April 21 @ 4 p.m. ET: Civil Rights Committee Meeting
  • Monday, April 25 @ 4 p.m. ET: Community Engagement Committee Meeting
  • Wednesday, April 27 @ 4:30 p.m. ET: Government Relations Committee Meeting
  • Thursday, April 28 @ 12:00 p.m. ET: International Affairs Committee Meeting

Current GLI participants are invited to an exclusive ask-me-anything briefing with Jonathan Greenblatt on Thursday, April 28 @ 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Registration info coming soon!

ADL is thrilled that Never Is Now 2022 will be held in-person on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC (registration info coming soon!). On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 9, we look forward to offering programming for members of ADL’s national Leadership groups (the National Commission, including Honorary Lifetime Members and Associate National Commissioners; the Global Leadership Council; and ADL ACT). Details coming soon.

Register for the Virtual National Leadership Summit today!

 

Presenters

Presenters will address ADL leadership on a range of topics, better positioning attendees to effectively carry our mission and ideals into advocacy and action.

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Get Involved

The VNLS also includes the opportunity for ADL leadership to mobilize and lobby our national elected leaders on important and urgent anti-hate related legislation.

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Engage

As part of the VNLS, ADL will hold its annual National Commission Meeting and programmatic committee meetings, and ADL's Glass Leadership Institute participants and alumni will come together for further training, learning, and networking opportunities.

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Connect

Virtually network with other emerging and established leaders within the ADL.

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