Who: We are a group of young professionals, students and leaders in the Nashville area.
What: Conexión Next’s goal is to improve the community in Nashville through our parent organization Conexión Américas. We will achieve this through a variety of fundraising events, volunteer opportunities and networking with business and public leaders. Why: It is the job of active young leaders and professionals to ensure that Nashville maintains the welcoming spirit that made it the city it is t
11/28/2022
Hi there! My name is Izel Leon. I am a first generation Mexican-American with a passion for health equity and advocacy. I enjoy reading and writing poetry in my downtime, I have a pet cat I adore, and currently work as an operating room nurse. I love getting to know and serve the Nashville community and make this city my home.
-Izel has been a YP Ambassador since 2021!
11/14/2022
Conexión Next President Alicia volunteering at ‘s El Día De Los Mu***os event last month (pictured here with her former students as performers!).
10/26/2022
Volunteer with us this Saturday!
Celebrate Día de los Mu***os at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37205) with Conexión Next! Volunteers will help with directing people where to go and making sure the event runs smoothly. Join fellow CN members by signing up for the shift on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from noon-4pm (Note: when signing up, be sure to include “Conexion Next”as the Group Name). Sign-up at the link in bio.
10/12/2022
Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier’s workshop will focus on empowering employees to advocate for themselves and providing them with the tools to negotiate their salary. This workshop will take place on Thursday, November 10th, at 5:30pm at Casa Azafrán (2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211). RSVP via the link in bio.
02/25/2021
Interested in getting involved with Conexión Next? We offer two different types of membership depending on the level of involvement you’re looking for.
The Conexión Next general membership is open to any resident of the Middle Tennessee region between the ages of 21-40. Membership includes a monthly newsletter, free registration to in-person and virtual events, and access to closed social media groups.
The Conexión Next YP Ambassadors will be responsible for engaging the broad network in Conexión Américas initiatives, developing programming to fit the needs of members, and maintaining ongoing communication with the network. The YP Ambassadors will be made up of 15-20 young professionals of diverse racial/ethnic, cultural, professional, and experiential backgrounds.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewnDIxgJTsczUArFTG8F7j_fWw98MdhGbPOACW-f0lSaMzOg/viewform
01/27/2021
TONIGHT! Join us on this evening at 6:00pmCT for our first Racial Justice Series discussion of 2021. Register using the link in our bio! We hope to see you there.
01/26/2021
We are looking for a few more volunteers to join us this at our Socially Distanced Food Distribution this Thursday Jan. 28 from 12pm-4pm! Interested? Registration link is in our bio and below!
https://tinyurl.com/CAvolunterring
Email [email protected] if you have any questions!
09/28/2020
Today we're excited to feature Sebastian Barajas on ! Sebastian is studying bioinformatics at Tennessee State University — get to know him more below.
Title/Occupation (describe your job in 1-2 sentences): I am working on a second degree at TSU for bioinfomatics, it's a combination of biology, statistics, and computer science. I'm interested in getting into data science in the technology sector.
Why did you decide to join Conexión Next? I was looking for a young professionals group that I could connect with. Conexión Next introduced me to the influence the Hispanic community had in Nashville as well.
What's one thing people don't know about you? When I was 13, I spent a month in Colombia with extended family. That's when I really improved my Spanish.
Favorite hangout spot in Nashville? Shelby Park is a great place to visit and at night, has a great skyline view of the city.
What's your favorite thing about Conexión Next? Conexión Next is a great place to network people of a diverse career background. I've had great talks ranging from business ideas to forms of cancer treatment done at Vanderbilt.
07/28/2020
We’re so excited to spotlight Conexión Next member Jennifer Novo in this month’s feature! Jennifer is the Executive Director of FuturoIsNow, a college-success professional development organization in Middle-Tennessee and Client Executive for Culture Shift Team. Jennifer has nearly twenty years of experience working with college students, focusing on student retention, access, success, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is proud of her Latina roots, she is a first-generation American and college graduate.
Tell us about your job!
I currently serve as Executive Director of FUTURO, Inc. and Client Executive for Culture Shift Team. FUTURO is an inclusive college-success professional development organization that focuses on the Latino principles of "Familia." Culture Shift Team is a multicultural diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing consultancy. I love the work I do each day to help bring equity to underrepresented communities.
Why did you decide to join Conexión Next?
Conexión Americas was the very first place that welcomed me as a Latina when I first moved to Nashville in 2013 from Miami. I felt like I found a place where I can be myself. I was one of the first members of Conexión Next when it first began, I joined the CN Board a couple of years ago and continue to support it now as a member. I enjoy meeting other young professionals who are the emerging leaders of this community.
What's one thing people don't know about you?
I did an internship for Walt Disney World when I was 19, it changed my life. I love Disney, I met really great people there!
Favorite hangout spot in Nashville?
I love the arts, I really enjoy watching shows at TPAC, visiting the Frist Art Museum. or listening to live music at Plaza Mariachi. I also am a self-proclaimed foodie and really enjoy eating out at local restaurants that offer international cuisine. I'm hoping I will get a chance to do some of this when it is safe to do so.
What's your favorite thing about Conexión Next?
I love the people! Young leaders who are committed to service, interested in getting connected with others, and who value diversity. What's not to love!?!
06/15/2020
TODAY at 5 PM | Power Of The Vote: Why Civic Engagement Matters For Justice and Equity
This virtual panel will explore the barriers to voting for many in our community, examine how voting and the Census translate to resources and power, and highlight the work of individuals and organizations who are actively working to amplify the voices of communities of color through civic participation and engagement.
RSVP to receive an invite to the webinar is required. Please RSVP at bit.ly/CNPowerOfTheVote.
