Carly Tilson and Nathaniel Margolies on their Empowering Journey with Young Leadership Council
Carly Tilson and Nathaniel Margolies, soon-to-be graduates of the esteemed Young Leadership Council (YLC), reflect on their transformative journey within the program and the profound impact it has had on their leadership abilities. Their insights exemplify the lasting influence YLC will have on their lives as they embark on their promising futures as empowered leaders.
Carly Tilson
How has YLC helped you become a stronger leader?
YLC has opened my eyes to numerous ways in which I can support my local community. I have become more comfortable speaking up and sharing ideas in group settings. My board observership in year two was with the Young Adult Division (YAD), which was very relatable for me. I am a young adult so being able to make connections and network with people in my age group was very helpful for me. I look forward to continuing my involvement and helping to build connections throughout the community and beyond.
What are your greatest take aways from YLC that you will incorporate into your life?
Participating in YLC over the last two years has shown me the difference I can make in my community by volunteering my time and resources. I have made new friends and feel more informed about The Associated and its agencies. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself. I will continue to be involved in my community through The Associated and look forward to all the amazing opportunities and help I can offer throughout my life.
Nathaniel Margolies
What are your greatest take aways from YLC that you will incorporate into your life?
The couple dozen opportunities to make an introduction, ask a follow up question, or invite a classmate for coffee impacted my YLC experience more than anything else. There was never enough time to do everything in the short sessions, I felt like I would be missing something if I did not take advantage of the available connections.
To my surprise, focusing on these natural opportunities resulted in friends, business relationships, education and a much greater understanding of the Jewish community in Baltimore. Taking that same approach of jumping on the obvious, available opportunities changed the way I approach my work, existing friends and even family. There is a time for depth but making sure to leave the ‘nothing’ station behind for the next stop at ‘something’ changes relationship dynamics for the better.
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