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2022 Neighborhood Leadership Summit

The 2nd-annual Neighborhood Leadership Summit is Nextdoor's premier online event, built in appreciation of, and for, the most critical members of our community: Neighborhood Leads, Makers, Reviewers, and Welcomers.

This year's event focuses on building kindness through connection. Join us Saturday October 8th to hear from a group of incredible experts and community leaders from all over the world. WNBA champion and entrepreneur, Tamika Catchings will help open the event with a candid conversation on How to be a Team Player for Your Community, and we'll close the event with a conversation with Emmy award-winning host, journalist, producer, and author, Lisa Ling.

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Speakers
Tamika Catchings
Tamika Catchings
WNBA Champion & Entrepreneur @ Catchings Enterprises
Lisa Ling
Lisa Ling
Executive Producer and Host of This Is Life @ CNN
Sarah Friar
Sarah Friar
CEO @ Nextdoor
Dr. Jean Accius
Dr. Jean Accius
Senior Vice President, Global Thought Leadership @ AARP
Talisha Bekavac
Talisha Bekavac
Executive Vice President @ United States Black Chambers (USBC)
Colina Elizabeth Cole
Colina Elizabeth Cole
Owner @ Communication Eliminating Conflicts
Edu Giansante
Edu Giansante
Founder and CEO @ E-Dublin
Anika Gupta
Anika Gupta
Author @ How to Handle a Crowd
Ashley Gurvitz
Ashley Gurvitz
Executive Director and CEO @ United Northeast Community Development Corporation
Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience @ Brigham Young University
Prakash Janakiraman
Prakash Janakiraman
Co-Founder, Chief Architect, Head of DEIB @ Nextdoor
Dr. Michelle Lim
Dr. Michelle Lim
Scientific Chair & Chairperson @ Ending Loneliness Together
Valencia Martin
Valencia Martin
Neighborhood Lead @ Orlando, FL
Ashley Maylott
Ashley Maylott
Co-Founder @ Two Chicks Investments
Missy Maylott
Missy Maylott
Co-Founder @ Two Chicks Investments
Joel Meares
Joel Meares
Editor-in-Chief of Internal Platforms @ Google
Laura Nestler
Laura Nestler
VP of Community @ Reddit
Adam Smiley Poswolsky
Adam Smiley Poswolsky
Author, Speaker @ Workplace Belonging Expert
Emily Ramshaw
Emily Ramshaw
Co-founder and CEO @ The 19th
Jennie Sager
Jennie Sager
Head of Australia @ Nextdoor
Que Wimberly
Que Wimberly
Owner @ Missing Brick Pizza
Aaron Zamost
Aaron Zamost
Founder @ Background Partners
Caty Kobe
Caty Kobe
US Country Manager @ Nextdoor
Agenda
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Main Stage
Stage 2
Stage 3
7:00 PM
7:10 PM
Main Stage
Opening / Closing
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Welcome to NLS 2022!

We're so thrilled to welcome you all to the 2022 Neighborhood Leadership Summit! In this quick, 5-minute session, Nextdoor's Head of Community, Caty Kobe, will share everything you need to know to get the most out of your afternoon.

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Caty Kobe
7:10 PM
7:20 PM
Main Stage
Keynote
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2022 State of the Neighborhood

As we all have collectively experienced throughout the last three years, the places where we live can be a shining light for hope, inclusion and helping each other out during challenging times. In our opening session, Nextdoor's CEO Sarah Friar will take a few moments to walk us through the neighborhood trends we've seen in 2022, and share powerful stories about the impact you all have made in your respective communities this year.

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Sarah Friar
7:20 PM
8:00 PM
Main Stage
Fireside Chat
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How to be a Team Player for Your Community

Tamika Catchings, former WNBA player, small business owner, and non-profit founder will sit down with Nextdoor's co-founder and CTO, Prakash Janakiraman, to share about the her time in the WNBA and what it really means to be a true team player, the 'why' behind starting a foundation focused on youth empowerment, her interest in becoming a small business owner, and the overall importance of servicing as a leader in her community.

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Prakash Janakiraman
Tamika Catchings
8:05 PM
8:40 PM
Main Stage
Panel Discussion
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Panel Discussions on Stage 2 and Stage 3

Please join the panel discussions, taking place on stage 2 and stage 3 during this time.

Stage 2: Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis, Connection for a Cure

Stage 3: Storytelling for Inspiration and Communication

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8:40 PM
8:55 PM
Main Stage
Break
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Networking & Resources Break

Use this time to meet other Neighborhood Team members in the Roundtables or 1:1 Match, or visit the Resources section for Nextdoor product information.

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8:55 PM
9:35 PM
Main Stage
Panel Discussion
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Panel Discussions on Stage 2 and Stage 3

Please join the panel discussions, taking place on stage 2 and stage 3 during this time.

Stage 2: Intertwined: Small Business and Community

Stage 3: Hosting Hard Conversations

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9:35 PM
9:50 PM
Main Stage
Break
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Networking & Resource Break

Use this time to meet other Neighborhood Team members in the Roundtables or 1:1 Match, or visit the Resources section for Nextdoor product information.

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9:50 PM
10:30 PM
Main Stage
Fireside Chat
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Building Kindness Through Connection

Nextdoor's Head of Australia, Jennie Sager, sits down with award-winning journalist and producer, Lisa Ling, for in intimate conversation on how she's seen the art of storytelling and hard conversations repair relationships and build connection across the globe.

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Lisa Ling
Jennie Sager
10:30 PM
10:35 PM
Main Stage
Opening / Closing
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Closing

Caty will share a quick event wrap up, including details on post-event resources and networking.

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Caty Kobe
10:35 PM
11:00 PM
Main Stage
Break
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**OPTIONAL: Networking & Resources

The event will remain open until 4pm PST // 7pm EST for additional networking and education. This is optional to attend!

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Resources
Event has finished
October 08, 7:00 PM, GMT
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Event has finished
October 08, 7:00 PM, GMT
Online