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NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship finalist Clay Lute stands in front of a retail space

NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders

Experience the 2024

Emerging Leaders Summit

Emerging Leaders (2024) attendees pose for a group photo.
Emerging Leaders Summit attendee leads a discussion.
Halleemah Nash speaks to Emerging Leaders Summit.
Emerging Leaders Summit attendees pose for a photo during the post-summit reception.
Emerging Leaders Summit attendees having a table discussion during a session.
A summit attendee shares her thoughts during an Emerging Leaders Summit panel.
Kev Addison discusses an important topic with fellow Emerging Leaders Summit attendees.

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Thank you to all our 2024 Speakers & Panelists

Lisa R. Bannister

Lisa R. Bannister

The Missouri Rowe Collective

Global Retail Strategist

Meghan Cruz

Meghan Cruz

National Retail Federation

Sr. Director, Grassroots Advocacy

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Katherine Cullen

National Retail Federation

Vice President, Industry and Consumer Insights

Brij Dhanda

Brij Dhanda

Google

AI Specialist, Big Box Retail

Valesca Francis

Valesca Francis

Amazon

Sr. DEI Business Partner

Ceara Flake

Ceara Flake

National Retail Federation

VP & Deputy General Counsel

David French

David French

National Retail Federation

Executive Vice President of Government Relations

Max Glickman

Max Glickman

PwC

Senior Manager, Workforce Transition

Antwaun Griffin

Antwaun Griffin

Amazon

Business Senior Manager

Stephanie Harry

Stephanie Harry

Lidl

US Senior Director of Talent

Reginald B. Henderson

Reginald B. Henderson

Lowe's

Vice President of Government Affairs

Nira Johri

Nira Johri

KFC

Chief Sustainability Officer

Danyel Surrency Jones

Danyel Surrency Jones

Amazon

Director, Head of Undiscovered and Small Business Accelerator

Ilka Jordan

Ilka Jordan

Jordan Alliance Group

CEO

Robert Davison Long

Robert Davison Long

Burberry

Manager

Adam Lukoskie

Adam Lukoskie

National Retail Federation

SVP, NRF & Executive Director, NRF Foundation

Jason McNary

Jason McNary

PDPaola CEO

WOCRA Board Director

Kimberly Lee Minor

Kimberly Lee Minor

Women of Color Retail Alliance

CEO

Mecca Mitchell

Mecca Mitchell

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Halleemah Nash

Halleemah Nash

Rosecrans Ventures

Founder & Lead Coach

Román Tejada

Román Tejada

Google

AI Specialist, Big Box Retail

Trixie Grace Thomas

Trixie Grace Thomas

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Store Manager

Maria Valerio

Maria Valerio

National Retail Federation

Sr. Director, Member Engagement & Recruitment

NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders Summit

Build your skills and expand your network. Engage in professional development to evolve your career. And get exclusive insights from retail leaders.

The NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders Summit is an invitation-only two-day summit of networking, learning and skill building for emerging retail leaders who are early careerists (2-5 years into their full-time career).

Hear What Attendees Are Saying

"At the NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders summit, hearing leaders share real-world challenges and solutions gave me a deeper understanding of how we can impact the retail industry to be more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable. The opportunity to connect with driven peers and learn from their unique experiences and perspectives was invigorating and inspiring."

Sara Montenegro

Crate & Barrel

"I genuinely felt heard and supported at this event when asking questions and sharing my ideas. My confidence has grown tremendously in my ability to grown on a professional level and enhance my company's goals!"

Jayla Sanford

Kroger

"The NRF Foundation Emerging Leaders Summit was truly amazing as it refueled my motivation for my work in the retail industry. It truly provides you with the experience and opportunity to network with like-minded peers in the industry. My favorite part is being able to learn from the executives and experienced leaders from other companies to learn how someone at that level thinks/operates."

Alegra Gibbs

Victoria's Secret

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