NMH Alumni Life Labs

Navigating Change & Building Resilience in Nonprofit Leadership 

with Kelli King-Jackson ’93
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025  |  noon–1 pm (EST)

Nonprofit leaders are facing more pressure than ever—from shifting funding streams to supporting staff through burnout and change. In this one-hour, interactive session, coach and consultant Kelli King-Jackson ’94 will guide NMH alumni through a powerful conversation on building capacity and resilience - for individuals and organizations - in the face of uncertainty. Participants will explore practical strategies for navigating transitions, connect with peers in the sector, and leave with renewed energy and actionable insights for leading nonprofits through challenging times.

Kelli is the founder of Kelli King-Jackson, LLC, a social impact firm that advises leaders and organizations committed to investments in Black communities in the South. With 25 years in the social sector, working with both nonprofits and foundations, Kelli has a proven track record of forming strategic partnerships, building effective teams, and making funding recommendations.

Smart Women, Smart Money: Key Money Moves for the Year Ahead

with Mari Adam '76
Friday, March 7, 2025  |  noon–1 pm (EST)

Money is the #1 source of stress for many women. But as women stand poised to control more wealth than ever before, it’s time to decipher the dynamics of women and money and master the key moves you can make before the end of the year to find purpose and take charge of your spending, retirement, and legacy.

Mari Adam '76, a certified financial planner and financial adviser, is the founder and CEO of Mari Talks Money, which provides education and advocacy to help every woman feel confident, capable, and courageous about her money.

Creating the College List

with Jen Hendricks ’83
Friday, February 7, 2025  |  noon–1 pm (EST)

With over 3,000 colleges and universities for your child to choose from, where do you begin?

Jen Hendricks ’83 is a certified independent educational consultant and founder of Hendricks Education LLC. Her practice empowers students to make thoughtful decisions about their futures and effectively communicate their experiences, strengths, and values through the college search and application process. For the past nine years, she has coached students over the entire college application process, from finding the right-fit major and university to preparing a stand-out application. In this session, Jen will walk participants through the process of creating a curated list of colleges based on a student’s academic strengths, interests, personality, and background. She will also touch upon the key role of financial considerations in creating a college list.

Topics covered include:

• Moving the focus of the college search from the college to the student 
• The Do's and Don'ts while helping your student determine what the ideal college is for them
• Three good ways to decide whether a college visit is worth your time and money
• How to begin determining how much money a college might offer your student

Seven LinkedIn Power Plays for 2025

with Sandra Long ’75
Tuesday, January 7, 2025  |  noon–1 pm (EST)

LinkedIn is more than a networking site — it’s a powerful tool for advancing careers, building influential brands, and driving measurable sales, recruiting, and career results. In this presentation, LinkedIn expert and author Sandra Long ’75 will share seven essential strategies to leverage LinkedIn’s latest features for maximum impact. From boosting visibility to engaging meaningfully with your network, these insights will help you make LinkedIn a game-changer in 2025.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: 

• Elevate your profile and brand by learning advanced profile optimization and branding techniques to stand out and attract the right audience.
• improve your visibility with thought leadership by mastering LinkedIn’s content tools to build authority and engage your network authentically.
• Expand your connections and opportunities by discovering and using LinkedIn features — such as events, pages, connections, and groups — to improve your strategic networking, sales, or hiring opportunities.

The 360 Guide to Transitioning from 2024 to 2025

with Pooja Desai Patel ’04
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024  |  noon–1 pm (EST)

As 2024 comes to a close, where are you focusing your energy and time?

What intentions and goals have you set for 2025? Are they customized to you, based on your values and needs? Or are they more generic (i.e., Go to the gym more!)? These are some of the questions we'll explore during our session together. You’ll walk away with two things: a greater sense of alignment and a short-term plan — that will likely inform a long-term one! Let's connect and get curious together!

With almost 20 years of corporate experience, Pooja has worked in  fashion, branding, advertising, marketing, digital, and tech. She is a holistic leadership and executive coach who partners with multidimensional individuals and organizations to reach and surpass their potential. She supports ambitious leaders to articulate their value in their professional and personal lives so they can inspire their teams, supercharge their careers, and get the recognition they deserve.