NEXUS Class of 2021
Each year the NEXUS Class begins in August with an Orientation. Paired with a proven curriculum, participants will hear key leaders speak upon leadership topics and have opportunities to learn about different non-profits in our community. The mentor-protege relationship is the key component of the NEXUS program, these relationships will grow throughout the NEXUS experience.
NEXUS in Motion
NEXUS in MOTION, a networking event for NEXUS Alumni and current participants, took place on January 11, 2020 at Church Health-Crosstown. The event provided directed networking, led by NEXUS Alumni who are experts in their fields. Round table discussions took place on selected topics provided valuable face time and personal interaction among members of the NEXUS Network. Jennie Robbins, CFO at Church Health was the keynote speaker on the topic of "Dreaming as a Leader".
NEXUS Night Out
NEXUS NIGHT OUT, an annual appreciation event that connects current participants with NEXUS Alumni.
NEXUS is Making a Difference in Memphis
Each NEXUS Class volunteers with three different non-profits in Memphis. Members of the NEXUS Class of 2021 volunteered at the Mid-South Food Bank. NEXUS participants packed 300 boxes of food for families in rural Mississippi.
Monthly Sessions
Each Month NEXUS hosts Local Key Leaders to Speak to Mentors and Proteges about Leadership Topics NEXUS believes each leader must master
NEXUS on COVID-19
The health and safety for members of the NEXUS Network is the utmost importance to NEXUS. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues NEXUS is taking measures to provide a safe environment and will use the CDC’s recommendations when planning NEXUS events and adhere to all meeting guidelines.
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. Such a place is called NEXUS: A Proven Experience in Leadership.
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Nexus Connect
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Nexus Engage
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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NEXUS on COVID-19
The health and safety for members of the NEXUS Network is the utmost importance to NEXUS. With news of the COVID-19 pandemic escalating and with regards to the CDC’s recent recommendations, NEXUS has rescheduled current events or reshaped how events may look. Members of the NEXUS Class of 2020 will be notified with upcoming communications. We look forward to finishing the Class of 2020 out strong together!
As recruitment season approaches, we look forward to recruiting young, emerging talent as NEXUS protégé participants; and pairing them with proven leaders from NEXUS mentors. If you have any questions, please feel free to call NEXUS at 901-531-6171 or email heather@nexusleaders.org.
Thank you for your understanding as we work together!
Announcements
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Sandy Willson Returned to NEXUS
Sandy Willson spoke at the NEXUS Class of 2021 Session on November 5. It was an honor to have Sandy back. NEXUS was Sandy’s vision and he co-founded the program in 2003. He led the organization as Board Chairman for many years prior to retiring. Sandy is Pastor Emeritus at Second Presbyterian Church and currently serves Grace Presbyterian in Peoria, Illinois as Interim Senior Pastor. He spoke on Building Yourself... Read More
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NEXUS Matters Annual Fund Campaign
NEXUS matters. Mentors matter. Protégés matter. Members of the NEXUS Network matter. Memphis matters. Since March, we have learned to appreciate what’s important and assess what really matters. We have seen now more than ever how strong the NEXUS Network is and how the relationships our protégés and mentors are building really matter. As we began to plan for the NEXUS Class of 2021, the NEXUS Board of Directors has... Read More
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NEXUS has a Candid Conversation About D&I in Memphis
In October, the NEXUS Class of 2021 hosted a panel of Memphis leaders that had a candid conversation about “Diversity and Inclusion in Memphis”. The Panelist included Corbin Carpenter, Owner & Managing Member, Carpenter Law; Leslie Coleman, Global Director, Diversity and Inclusion, International Paper; Terri Lee Freeman, President of the National Civil Rights Museum, George Robertson, Senior Pastor at Second Presbyterian Church and Jose Velasquez, Co-Founder and Managing Member at... Read More
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Know Memphis to Lead Memphis
The NEXUS Class of 2021 hosted the first, successful, in-person, session on September 10 with speakers James Armfield, New Memphis and NEXUS CONNECT & Larry Jensen, Chairman of Commercial Advisors, LLC. sharing on the topic of “MEMPHIS”. NEXUS begins each class with this informative presentation which gives leaders a better understanding about Memphis, our history, and our future. We believe that you must know our city to effectively lead our... Read More
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Statement from NEXUS about COVID-19
The health and safety for members of the NEXUS Network is the utmost importance to NEXUS. With the COVID-19 pandemic and with regards to the CDC’s recent recommendations, NEXUS has reshaped how events may look. I encourage you to reach out to your NEXUS Network during this uncertain time. NEXUS would like to thank the first responders, delivery drivers, grocery store workers and all of those who have led and... Read More
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NEXUS Shares About Mentoring
NEXUS Board Chairman and NEXUS Mentor Bathsheba Sams and NEXUS Protege, Class of 2017 Brooke Jones recently participated on a panel facilitated by Heather Hunt, NEXUS Director on Mentoring and the Mentor/Protege Relationship at the Junior League of Memphis Women’s Summit. Read More
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NEXUS Featured in the Commercial Appeal’s Giving Back Column
Special thanks to cityCurrent for featuring NEXUS in the Commercial Appeal’s Giving Back Column. To read more CLICK HERE. Read More
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NEXUS IN MOTION
The NEXUS IN MOTION event offered members of the NEXUS Network the opportunity to network, take-aways from table discussions, and to be inspired by a leader like Jennie Robbins, CFO at the Church Health. Ms. Robbins spoke on of the topic of “Dreaming as a Leader”. Special thanks to those table leaders who share about important topics: JAMES ARMFIELD – PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO YOUR TEAM OLIVIA HAMMOND – TRANSITIONING CAREERS... Read More
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NEXUS Volunteers at the Mid-South Food Bank
Members of the NEXUS Class of 2021 volunteered at the Mid-South Food Bank. The Mid-South Food Bank is one of three non-profits this year’s class will partner with, others include Streets Ministries and Advance Memphis. NEXUS participants packed 300 boxes of food for families in rural Mississippi. Read More
Upcoming Events
NEXUS Matters – Year End Giving
As COVID-19 continues to change our world, we have seen now more than ever how relationships matter with NEXUS Alumni and
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Cindy Brewer to Speak in December
We are very excited to have Cindy Brewer, co-Founder & Principal of Leo Events to speak at the December 3 NEXUS Session.
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Jan Mitchell, NEXUS Protégé
Jan Mitchell
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NEXUS Protege/Mentor-Jill & Hayley
Mentor-Jill & Hayley
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NEXUS protege Amy Strickland talks about her experience in the class of 2019.
Amy Strickland
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Bethany McRae, NEXUS protege talks about her experience.
Bethany McRae
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Miska Bibbs
Miska Bibbs
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Kem Wilson
Kem Wilson
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Sandy Willson
Sandy Willson
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Jeb Fields
Jeb Fields
