
January 9, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM ET | Virtual Event
Hosted By: The Nonprofit Alliance Foundation’s (TNPAF) Leading EDGE Internship Program
Join fellow university students for inspiration, motivation, and
information on career opportunities in the nonprofit sector!
Student attendees will hear from various industry professionals representing nonprofit and nonprofit supporting organizations on what it’s truly like to work day-to-day as agents of change in the social good industry.
Walk away with a better understanding of:
- How to build a career working for the causes you care about the most;
- Practical ways to position yourself for your first or next role in the nonprofit sector; and
- Current industry challenges and opportunities that could affect your job search.
Featuring a student town hall to discuss the issues most important to YOU!
2026 Program and Speakers

11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET | Session & Student Town Hall: Join us to hear from these industry and career development professionals as they share practical tips and needed information on topics like Career Readiness & Nonprofit Trends, Nonprofits in Today’s Political Landscape, Job Readiness & Preparation, and Managing Mental Health & Wellness.
- Bryan Kempton, Director, Career Services and Alumni Relations at University of Maryland School of Public Policy
- Rosemary F. Riel, Associate Director of Career Education and Equity at Towson University Career Center
- Chaz Walters, MS, Associate Director of External Relations and Partnerships at Towson University Career Center
- Ann Hollingsworth, Vice President, Government Affairs at The Nonprofit Alliance
- Natasha Coco Benitez, Wellness Program Manager at American University | Speaker | Professor
Learn More About Leading EDGE
TNPA’s Leading EDGE Internship Program aims to elevate the visibility of college-age job candidates, including those in underrepresented and first-generation student populations, within the employer job market; and enable first job placements that can lead to a career path in the social good sector, including roles in marketing & fundraising, finance, policy, data management & analysis, and other fields.
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Questions?
Email Shelby Truxon,
Vice President of Internship Experience
