I'm Gonna Keep on Leading at the New Professionals Club

This session explores how New Professional (NP) organizations can blend the gap between collegiate experiences and early-career leadership by fostering mentorship, career planning, and professional development. Inspired by Chappell Roan’s "Pink Pony Club," this session embraces the bold energy of new professionals carving out space, driving change, and building community — just as the song’s protagonist embraces their identity and passion. Developing leaders (2-4 years of experience) face challenges in self-advocacy, organizational change, and leadership skill-building at an entry level. This session provides strategies for bottom-up cultural change, where NPs lead grassroots initiatives while aligning with top-down organizational goals. Attendees will learn to integrate diverse teams, navigate generational workplace needs, and build a self-led NP community with leadership support. By embracing these strategies, NPs can take ownership of their professional growth, strengthen their leadership presence, and cultivate a workplace culture where they can thrive.