NOPM Program Director Lunch & Learn with L. Joy Williams

You’re invited to join Columbia University’s M.S. Nonprofit Management program for an informal “lunch & learn” webinar with Program Director and Professor of Practice Dr. Basil A. Smikle Jr., in conversation with L. Joy Williams, president of the New York State NAACP Conference of Branches and host of the nationally-recognized podcast #SundayCivics.

L. Joy is dedicated to advancing civil rights, advocating for social justice, and creating lasting change in her community. Her leadership also extends to her role as chair of Higher Heights PAC, where she works to amplify the political voice of Black women across the nation. Through her work, she has built a reputation for delivering impactful speeches, training sessions, and workshops that inspire action. Whether leading discussions on policy reform, advocating for racial equity, or facilitating conversations on civic engagement, her voice resonates with audiences across the country. For more on L. Joy Williams, please visit: https://sps.columbia.edu/person/l-joy-williams.

Join us for this conversation and Q&A.

For questions about the event, please contact us at SPS-Nonprofit@columbia.edu.

To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at inquire@sps.columbia.edu.

If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, disability@columbia.edu, at least 10 days in advance. Services requested less than 10 days in advance cannot be guaranteed.

Please visit Columbia University’s Hub for Emergency Preparedness to stay up to date on the latest campus health and safety policies.

This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex.