NEXUS Class
NEXUS welcomed the Class of 2027 in August. The KICKOFF offered a day of opportunities to meet fellow participants, learn more about NEXUS and Memphis, and participate in training that sets the foundation for a successful year ahead.
NEXUS IN MOTION
NEXUS IN MOTION is a class favorite with NEXUS Alumni leading timely table discussions and a keynote message. Participants rotated through table discussions while connecting with members of the NEXUS Network.
NEXUS Night Out
Each spring, NEXUS hosts NEXUS Night Out. This annual event brings NEXUS alumni and current class members together for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
NEXUS Volunteers
Each year, NEXUS learns about and volunteers with different non-profits in our city. The Class of 2027 will focus on supporting professional development efforts in our youth.
Monthly Sessions
Each Month NEXUS hosts Local Key Leaders to Speak to Mentors and Proteges about Leadership Topics NEXUS believes each leader must master
Donate and Impact NEXUS
NEXUS is thankful for the members of the NEXUS Network and our partners. We continue to be the vehicle for leadership development and equipping leaders for our city.
Learning from Leaders
NEXUS provides opportunities for alumni and current participants to learn from leaders in our city at monthly sessions and workshops throughout the year, all focused on leadership topics that are important for leaders to master in today's environment.
Nexus Experience!
The need to encourage and equip the next generation of community leaders in Memphis is obvious to those who know our city best. To meet this demand, our young leaders need a place where they can learn proven leadership skills in a mutually challenging environment from top-flight coaches and mentors. NEXUS provides this space!
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Mentoring + Leadership
In addition to the leadership development that NEXUS provides; the key component of the NEXUS Program is the mentor/protege relationship. NEXUS knows mentoring best! NEXUS pairs mentors and protege, based on the protege needs, to go through the ten-month program together. The relationship is protege driven but both the mentor and protege learn from each other throughout the experience.
Nexus Engagement
An ongoing goal is to keep members of the NEXUS Network engage within the NEXUS Program and our city. NEXUS Alumni and current participants are key leaders within the community who want to continue to have a pulse of the needs of our city, the Memphis leadership community, and young emerging leaders of the next generation.
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Announcements
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Duncan Williams Speaks at NEXUS
The NEXUS Class of 2027 was honored to welcome Duncan Williams, Founder and Chairman of Duncan Williams Asset Management and Interim President/CEO and Chair of the Greater Memphis Chamber, as our speaker for the first session of the year. Duncan shared his deep passion for Memphis, offering insights, experiences, and encouragement to the next generation of Memphis leaders. While highlighting the city’s many strengths, he also challenged us to ask... Read More
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NEXUS Welcomes the Class of 2027
“Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world because surely they’re the only ones who ever have.” – Darrell Cobbins NEXUS is excited to kick off another year of growth, connection, and impact with the Class of 2027! We’re proud to welcome the next generation of Memphis leaders who are ready to learn, serve, and make a difference. We’re grateful to our mentors for sharing their... Read More
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Congrats to the NEXUS Class of 2026
Congratulations to the NEXUS Class of 2026! It was an honor to celebrate the Mentors and Proteges at Graduation on May 7 at International Paper. The Mentor and Protégé graduates were celebrated for their accomplishments and dedication over the past ten months. Thank you to Memphis Mayor Paul Young for sharing celebratory remarks. On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, it was a privilege to honor NEXUS Mentor Levernese... Read More
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Memorable Evening at NEXUS NIGHT OUT
NEXUS alumni and current class members gathered at the home of NEXUS Alumni Norma and Kem Wilson for this year’s NEXUS Night Out, enjoying an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Read More
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NEXUS IN MOTION was a SUCCESS
The NEXUS IN MOTION session took place in April. This special event offered members of the NEXUS Network the opportunity to network, have table discussions on timely topics led by NEXUS Alumni, and to be inspired by a keynote message from David Jordan, President & CEO Agape Child & Family Services Inc. on “Dreaming as a Leader”. Special thanks to those NEXUS Alumni that returned to lead table discussions: Christy... Read More
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AutoZone’s Rebecca Givens Rice Shares on the Power of the Question
It was an honor to have AutoZone’s Rebecca Givens Rice as our speaker. Rebecca is the Vice President of Human Resources for AutoZone and shared on how to be an effective and compassionate leader by asking the right questions. She said, “The best leaders don’t have the best answers, they ask better questions.” And by doing this you show respect, build trust and loyalty and retain members of your team.... Read More
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Sylvamo’s Page Boden Spoke at the February Session
“Don’t be fancy, be effective and concise.” – Page Boden It was a privilege to have Page Boden, Director of Communications for Sylvamo speak at the Class of 2026 February session. Page shared how to communicate as an effective leader and referenced the book Smart Brevity. A FEW POINTS Put Your Audience First Punch Through the Clutter Communicate Clearly + Concisely Make Every Word Count Say More with Less Read More
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Actual Intelligence: Using AI to Lead with Clarity and Courage
NEXUS Alumni and Code Crew School’s ToNaya Gulley Pye recently led a NEXUS Workshop titled Actual Intelligence: Using AI to Lead with Clarity and Courage. The information she shared will help equip our leaders through AI. Alumni are invited to join us for monthly speaker sessions and special events. Make a reservation with NEXUS. #nexusleaders #leadershipdevelopment #mentoringmatters Read More
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Leading in Our Community
Heather Hunt, NEXUS Executive Director recently represented NEXUS as a panelist at the NBMBAA meeting along with several NEXUS Alumni. The focus was “Leading in our Community”. Special thanks to NBMBAA for the invitation. #nexusleaders #leadershipdevelopment #mentoringmatters Read More
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Rob Carter Returned to NEXUS to discuss “Leading with AI”
NEXUS started the new year at the January session with Rob Carter, recently retired CTO & CIO for FedEx Global. Rob and NEXUS Board member Sridhar Sunkara, founder of enaiblr had a conversation on the topic of “Leading With AI”. The conversation started with how technology has transformed. We were encouraged to embrace AI as leaders and use the tool as critical thinkers. Rob mentioned when thinking of AI, be... Read More
Upcoming Events
Matt Gandy Returns to NEXUS in November
Captain Matt Gandy returns to NEXUS as the speaker for the November 3 NEXUS Session. Matt is currently Managing Director
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October Session Speaker Tanya Hart
NEXUS is excited to have Tanya Hart, Senior Executive Vice President + Chief Human Resources Officer for First Horizon
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NEXUS Workshop – “Better Together” led by Reggie Davis
"Better Together Workshop" led by Reggie Davis, Founder of Uplift Coaching & Consulting Members of the NEXUS Network are
Read More“THE NEXUS INTERSECTION” - A NEXUS Podcast
The NEXUS podcast provides a diverse approach to leadership with interviews from NEXUS Alumni and key leaders in our city about timely topics, leadership journeys, and the backbone of any good leader – their mentors. Join co-hosts Ephie Ballard Johnson and Heather Hunt for monthly episodes.
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On this episode of the “The NEXUS Intersection” co-hosts Ephie Johnson and Heather Hunt have a conversation with recent NEXUS…
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On the newest episode of “The NEXUS Intersection” DonRiley joins co-hosts Ephie Johnson and Heather Hunt. Don Riley is the…
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In the twentieth episode of “The NEXUS Intersection” Reggie Davis, Founder & CEO of Uplift Coaching and consulting joined co-hosts…
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