# Event Details - **Event Name**: Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover how board service fuels career growth! Learn from a panel of experts across industries followed by professional networking.About this EventJoin Young Professionals of Midtown (YPM) for an evening exploring one of the most underused tools for professional growth: board service.This event will feature panelists across industries who have experience serving on nonprofit and corporate boards. Our experts will share how board service can build leadership skills, expand your network, and open doors to take a next step in your career. They'll cover practical advice on how to get started and what to look for in a board opportunity. Our panelists will also take your questions -- be sure to submit them when you grab your ticket!Stick around after the panel for a networking reception where you can connect with fellow young professionals, panelists, and Midtown Alliance board members from top companies in Midtown, Atlanta.Our Panelists:Audra Cunningham: Founder & CEO, ACRE ConsultingAngie Kolar: Chief Compliance Officer, Norfolk SouthernLisa Robinson: Founder & CEO, OnBoard, Inc.Tickets:This event is for young professionals ages 22-40. Tickets include access to the event, light bites, and drinks.Guests: $15YPM Members: Free to attend - included in your membership!If you're a young professional who lives or works in Midtown, consider joining Young Professionals of Midtown to receive complimentary access to this event and https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/696ac5a0-a622-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h400-dc486848-gmir.png Agenda🕑: 05:15 PMCheck-In Begins🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMPanel Discussion + Q&A🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/board-service-as-a-career-strategy-for-young-professionals/100001997054360351 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - Location: Norfolk Southern Corporation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlanta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Norfolk Southern Corporation - **lat**: 33.77263080000001 - **long**: -84.387784 - **full address**: Norfolk Southern Corporation, 650 West Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d5c7357f43aa08cd33ad776dc1d366a9be1e38ed98705d8f7b7cd81c5b9d5812-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1786522582 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals being held? - **A:** Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Norfolk Southern Corporation, 650 West Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals? - **A:** Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals? - **A:** Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals is organized by Midtown Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Board Service as a Career Strategy for Young Professionals is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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