National Thought Leaders
NYEC would like to invite you to join us for our Thought Leaders presentation series.
This series will feature young leaders and advocates who are starting their own businesses, leading
advocacy efforts, and positively impacting their communities.
July 27th: Hope for Health & Hygiene | Aliyah Saleem
To kick off the series, we will hear from Aliyah Saleem, who began her own non-profit, Hope for Health &
Hygiene. Aliyah has worked arduously to support underserved communities by providing free, hygienic
personal care products to support the physical and mental health of disadvantaged communities. Her
passion extends through our nation and even reaches overseas to the country of Liberia in West Africa.
Join us to learn how this young leader has pursued her dreams of changing the world.
Upcoming Presentations
August 31st: Social Media: The How-to, The Impact, and The Abilities | Don McClain
Join this presentation with young entrepreneur, Don McClain who will explore the positive aspects of
social media and share how they turned their passion for this powerful tool into a business that helps
other entrepreneurs harness the power of social media marketing.
September 28th: The Art of Black Joy as a Form of Resistance | Yante Turner
Don’t miss this discussion with activist Yante Turner, as he discusses the Art of Black Joy as a form of
Resistance. Yante will touch on topics such as radical joy, self-actualization and the importance of
intentional community.
October 27th: Creating Good Jobs for Youth: From Trade School to the Space Industry | Jaime Jimenez
Join us for Part 1 of this series on the space industry. NYEC’s very own Jaime Jimenez will share his
research on building pathways from trade schools to the space industry. Jaime’s goal is to provide the
information and inspiration young people and practitioners need to make the dream of working in space a
reality.