Next Wave Action Summit on Social Enterprise & Political Leadership

The Next Wave Leadership Committee

invites you to commemorate the

40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassination
at the first Next Wave Action Summit
April 4-6, 2008 in Washington, DC

"Lead. Ride. Or Be Left Behind."

Since Hurricane Katrina, America has called upon its citizens to answer the need for improving our communities.  Are young professionals willing to answer the call? And do they have resources to be equipped to respond?

Next Wave is to inform, empower and engage young professionals to answer the call to be the next wave of change in their communities.
Skills-based workshops will provide the tools to start, market and fund your social enterprise and provide "on the spot" businesss and wellness coaching and business plan reviews.

The Summit gives you an opportunity to build your network and connect with other young professionals leading change in their communities.

Also as part of our wellness for the aspiring next wave leader, we will have a pamper session and raffle prizes on Saturday afternoon.

*Attendees must show their Student ID at the Door for Verification*

Sponsor a student or young professional to attend the Summit. Scholarships are available to waive the fee. Learn more at www.bethenextwave.com.

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Friday, April 4, 2008 // Lead the Next Wave

Social Enterprise Reducing Poverty in the Nation’s Capital

Social Enterprise Leadership Forum and Reception
with Special Presentation

Social Enterprise Leadership Forum and Reception

Keynote Speaker: Anna Bernanke, President and Founder of CHANCE Academy

Featured Panelists:

Natasha Khan, ASHOKA: Innovators for the Public with the Global Academy “Everyone is a Changemaker”

Rosetta Thurman, Principal Consultant, Thurman Consulting, Director of Development and Finance, Nonprofit Roundtable and Blogger, Perspectives from the Pipelines: Observations of Nonprofit Sector from the Next Generation

Alfreda McCray, Founder of Urban Social Enterprises and Owner of Busyness to Business

Yasmin Gabriel, Founder of Upgrade AmericaFilmmaker of “College Life after Katrina: Picking up the Pieces” as seen on CNN with musical selection from Miss Black DC USA Amanda Lewis and special remarks from DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs

Moderated by:

David W. Smith, Sr. Executive Director, Pearl Coalition and Program Manager and VIP Coordinator, East River Clergy Policy Community Partnership

Onsite Registration
5:30PM - 6:00PM

6:00-6:30PM Reception

6:30PM - 9:00PM
Howard Business School
Auditorium (2nd floor)
2600 Sixth Street NW, Washington, DC 20059
Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Shaw/Howard (green line) or Bus 70

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Saturday, April 5, 2008 // Create the Next Wave 

"Passion Meets Skills" Workshops
George Washington University
The Marvin Center 
800 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
http://gwired.gwu.edu/marvincenter

Onsite Registration
9:00AM - 10:00AM

3rd floor Conference Rooms
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Professional and Personal Development Workshops
on starting, marketing, funding your social enterprise,
business/wellness coaching, trademark, copyright process, business/personal relationship advice and stess management tips 

Create the Next Wave: Role of Public Service and Politics in Reducing Poverty Locally with a Global Perspective

Political Leadership Forum and Reception

Keynote Speaker:

“One Woman’s Vision to Reduce Poverty in the other DC”

Yavocka D. Young, Ward 8 Council Candidate and Executive Director, Main Streets Anacostia

Featured Panelists:

Tara Andrews, Esq., Board Member of Running Start
Deputy Executive Director for Policy & Programs at the Coalition for Juvenile Justice 

Sharon Grosfeld, Executive Director of the Women's Leadership Forum of the Democratic National Committee and Former Maryland Senator 

Dr. Christine Warnke, Chair Emeritus of the D.C. Commission for Women and Senior Advisor, Hogan and Harston Law Firm 

Dorinda White, Communications Director for  Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-CA) office covering Women's Issues, Entertainment Industries Caucus, Telecommunications; Judiciary

Moderated by: 

Jessica Solomon, Chair, D.C. Young Women’s Leadership Committee

GWU Marvin Center Room 403
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Political Leadership Forum
with DNC Women's Leadership Forum, Running Start, DC Young Women's Leadership Committee

George Washington University, The Marvin Center                                  

Amphitheatre
800 21st Street, N.W.  Washington, DC 20052
Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom (blue/orange line)

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Sunday, April 6, 2008 // Spread the Next Wave

"What would MLK Say in 2008?: Poverty in our Nation's Capital and in America"

Special Address and Reception
with Pastor Charles Smith

10:45AM - 2:00PM
1500 Ninth Street, NW (9 and P St)
Shiloh Baptist Church
Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Shaw/Howard (green line)
http://www.shilohbaptist.org


Conference speakers represent (partial list):
William James Foundation
Urban Social Enterprise
Green DMV                                                                                  
First Environment      
U.S. Copyright Office
IBM
U.S. Copyright Office
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Spectrum Marketing Communications
Nonprofit Roundtable
D.C. Office on Grants and Partnership Development
Creative Cause                                                                                                                                                                  DNC Women's Leadership Forum                                           Running Start
Long and Foster
Dream City Theatre
Running Start
DNC Women's Leadership Forum

Next Wave Leadership Committee:
Tambra Stevenson, MS
Elliott Reed, MPP candidate
Jessica Solomon, MA candidate
Frank Lawrence, MPH
Loryn Wilson
Charles Glover, PhD candidate
Seth Green, JD
Laura Kester, MD
January Hill, MD
Kristal Dail
Melissa Johnson
Nikita Mitchell
Cynthia Laurent
Erin Johnson, JD
Erin Meadors

THE PREMIERE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS HONORING KING'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY:  

NEXT WAVE ACTION SUMMIT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 4^TH TO APRIL 6^TH IN WASHINGTON, DC

RINGING FROM THE HALLS OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL TO THE PEWS OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. 

JOIN US AS WE LIVE HISTORY. 

WE ARE MAKING A CALL TO ACTION to young professionals and students to pick up the torch of change ensuring a quality of life for our generation and those to come.  

Dr. King recognized we are all one. Yet in 2008, our homeland is threatened by messages to divide us by race, gender and age. Thus we destroy the goals of equity in humanity. 

Human rights in America must be achieved by the will of the people. At the Summit, gain insight on trends in DC to reduce poverty, meet like-minded people, and develop the skills to match your passion to lead the next wave of change. Continuing the legacy of Dr. King, the goal is to build the next wave of change agents. 

Closing the Gap in DC: Addressing the Inconvenient Truth of the TWO DCs.

Did you know that the sharp disparities between Ward 3 and Ward 8 in DC? How do we bridge the gap on health, education, economics, etc? Find out at the Next Wave. 

Summit Features:

·          Network with emerging professionals and students who care about the community changes in DC

·          Workshops on how to start, grow, protect, fund and market your social venture

·          Meet nationally known but locally grown leaders in Washington, DC

·          Win giveaways for lifelong learning and relaxation (spa party from Warm Spirit to books on how to succeed and grow your venture) 

 

 

Friday, April 04, 2008 at 6:00 PM
- to -
Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 2:00 PM (ET)

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Next Wave Leadership Committee

Co-Hosts Creative Cause A creative social enterprise nonprofit developing cause marketing campaigns for change and building a next generation of socially responsible leaders in the creative sector. Email info: info@creativecause.org Web: www.creativecause.org George Washington University Multicultural Student Services Center Howard University School of Business Center on Professional Development www.howard.edu Partners DC Young Women's Leadership Committee A committee of dedicated young women leading and serving the District of Columbia to improve the quality of life for women and girls. The committee is part of the DC Commission for Women. To learn more email dcwomen@gmail.com. Serve DC Americans for Informed Democracy HU Social Enterprise Society DNC Women's Leadership Forum Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. GWU Chapter GWU Black Student Union Net Impact EST Unity

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