Atlanta is being built right now. The people building it will be in this room.

Progression is New Leaders Council Atlanta's annual fundraising reception. One night at the top of the Atlanta skyline bringing together the civic leaders, changemakers, and emerging professionals who are shaping this city.

Good food. Good drinks. A DJ keeping the energy right. A live silent auction stacked with access and experiences you can only get through this network. And a celebration of NLC Atlanta's 2026 Fellows and the alumni who are already out here making moves.

New Leaders Council is the hub for proximate leaders in America. For nearly two decades, NLC has trained and connected over 13,000 changemakers committed to building power in their communities. Here in Atlanta, that network includes over 300 leaders across government, nonprofit, education, law, healthcare, tech, business, and the arts.

Every ticket supports that work, putting resources behind the next generation of Atlanta leaders who are ready to lead now.

Come to the tower. Be part of what's next.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
950 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Suite 2800 Atlanta, GA 30326

The Pulse — $50 General Admission. Lock in this rate before prices increase on 6/1.
The Push — $100 VIP Admission. Access to the VIP Room.
The Power Host Committee — In Formation. Recognition on all Progression marketing materials and access to the VIP Room. Contact us to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/progressioncontact.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available Interested in sponsoring Progression? Contact us to learn more about partnership packages: https://tinyurl.com/progressioncontact.

Host Committee
Dr. Renee Marshall (NLC Atlanta 2025) · Dr. Daniel D. Driffin (NLC Atlanta 2023) · Jared Tolbert (NLC Atlanta 2025) · Shenice Jones (NLC Atlanta 2023) · Eric Paulk (NLC Atlanta 2020) · Mishara Davis (NLC Atlanta 2025) · Korri Jones (NLC Atlanta 2020) · Candice Pettaway (NLC Atlanta 2023) · Fred Hicks · Howard Franklin (NLC Atlanta 2010)

Taste of NLC
A curated food experience featuring NLC Atlanta alumni business owners. Proof of what this network produces.

Quincy Springs Jr. (NLC Atlanta 2015) Chick-fil-A Vine City
Jewel Anderson (NLC Atlanta 2016) Amorous Tacos
Nicole Williams (NLC Atlanta 2015) Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jorge Granados (NLC Atlanta 2024) Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Mishara Davis (NLC Atlanta 2025) Cakin' With Shar
Telvin Debnam (NLC Atlanta 2017) | TJ’s Halal Kitchen

Thank you to our sponsors who made Progression possible:
DJ Earlusion of Dynamo DJ's
Postino Buckhead
Eric Paulk
Charisse Price
Marcus Norman

Silent Auction Donors:
Ponce City Market @poncecitymarket
Marlow's Tavern @marlowstavern
Chicheria Mexican Kitchen @chicheriamx
Egg Harbor Café @eggharborcafe
Atlanta Sightseeing City Bus Tour @atlsightseeingtours
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra @atlantasymphony
AV Services @avservices011
JazDances @linedancewithjaz
PressxCurl @pressxcurl
Ri's Craft & Creation @riscraftandcreations
1991 Design @uloveronnie
Creator's Kitchen @creatorskitchenatl
Dill Dinkers @dilldinkerswestend
Exhale Spa Atlanta @exhale.fitspalife
Five Iron Golf @fiveirongolf
High Museum of Art @highmuseumofart
My Best Voice @mybestvoice
SlingShots Photography @slingshots.atl
Puttshack @puttshack
Scratch Out Loud @scratchoutloud
The Tawni Logues @tawnithewriter
Divine Libations @divine_libations
Inkwell Designers @inkwelldesigners

Progression

A Fundraiser For The Next Generation of Atlanta Leaders