Young Leaders Council Announces Fall 2025 Graduates
68 young professionals complete YLC’s fall training program as organization celebrates 40 years
Brentwood, Tenn. – November 24, 2025 – Young Leaders Council (YLC), the only nonprofit in Middle Tennessee committed to broadening and strengthening Nashville’s volunteer leadership base, today announced that 68 young professionals from the Nashville and Williamson County Fall 2025 Cohorts have completed the organization’s nonprofit board skills training program.
This diverse group of emerging leaders are now preparing to serve local nonprofits in meaningful leadership roles. Facilitated by industry experts, the program equips participants with a foundation in critical board skills and leadership.
Graduates completed the 11-week training in November and are now transitioning into year-long internships as non-voting board members across area nonprofit organizations. Through these placements, participants will apply their skills and energy immediately, supporting YLC’s mission to strengthen Nashville’s nonprofit sector by training diverse, committed individuals to effectively serve on boards.
“For forty years, YLC has prepared young professionals with the skills, insight and community focus required to make a meaningful difference in the nonprofit sector. Celebrating this year’s graduates during our 40th anniversary highlights the lasting impact of dedicated and values-driven leadership,” said Kim James, Executive Director of YLC. “These emerging leaders represent the future of Nashville’s nonprofit landscape. They are ready to step in, lead boldly and strengthen our community.”
Since its founding in 1985 by the Council of Community Services in partnership with the Frist Foundation and United Way, YLC has trained more than 3,500 young professionals and placed alumni on boards of hundreds of nonprofits. With support from philanthropic partners such as The Frist Foundation, HCA Healthcare Foundation, Truist Foundation, and The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation, The Memorial Foundation, Turner Construction Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, YLC is poised to grow its reach and deepen its impact across Middle Tennessee.
A complete list of Fall 2025 graduates can be found here.
About Young Leaders Council
YLC was founded in 1985 by the Council of Community Services, in partnership with the Frist Foundation (formerly the HCA Foundation) and the United Way. More than 200 individuals complete the YLC training annually through the Nashville Spring; Junior League of Nashville; Massey College of Business at Belmont University; Nashville Fall; and Williamson County Cohorts. For more information, please visit www.youngleaderscouncil.org.
