"It was inspiring to hear the impact one organization can have in its community. The Lehigh Valley is fortunate to have leaders like Paul Farr, driven to excel in business while helping their community thrive. The Leadership Forum events organized by the United Way Emerging Leaders are great opportunities for young professionals to develop an understanding of what being a leader in the community truly means."

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Keynote Speaker: Paul Farr, CEO of Talen Energy
This is a members only event

United Way Emerging Leaders is a group of diverse professionals with a common goal of building a stronger Lehigh Valley through networking, professional development and volunteerism.

The Leadership Forum was spearheaded by and for Lehigh Valley Emerging Leaders as a platform to develop professional relationships with peers through the guidance of local business leaders. Each event will feature:
 

• Hors d’oeuvres and forum hosted by well-known local organizations
• Q&A session with business executives
• Discussion of best practices in leadership
• Opportunities to network with peers from multiple industries and professional backgrounds
• Opportunities for meet and greet with forum leaders

 
The objective in creating and supporting the Leadership Forum is to provide our members with unique learning experiences that will allow us to grow as professionals and support the local community through philanthropic strategy and efforts.