NEXTGen
NEXTGen (Network for Exchanging eXcellence and Transformation) cultivates a community focused on professional development, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. We forge inclusive forums for vibrant discussions, empowering members to tackle challenges, refine skills, and build valuable relationships. Through accessible development opportunities and comprehensive resources, we bridge the gap between young and seasoned professionals, fostering diversity, innovation, and mutual success.
Mission & Who We Are
Our mission is to cultivate a community focused on professional development, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. We forge inclusive forums for vibrant discussions, empowering members to tackle challenges, refine skills, and build valuable relationships. Through accessible development opportunities and comprehensive resources, we bridge the gap between young and seasoned professionals, fostering diversity, innovation, and mutual success.
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Programs
- Lunch & Learns Upcoming events:
- Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Strategies (PDF) on March 4 by Shavel Jones
- The Daunting Doctoral Journey (PDF) on April 8 by Derrick Gunter
- Tending the Roots: Recognizing Trauma and Cultivating Wellness (PDF) on April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2026
- Leadership Institute
- Mentorship: Are you interested in getting or being a mentor? Email us at nextgen@tri-stateconsortium.com.
Board Members
- Chair: Briana Alford, SUNY Broome Community College
- Vice-Chair: Ivory Luke, Warren Community College
- Communications Director, Khaliyah Miller-Biney, Rowan College at Burlington County
- Programs Director: Regina Scarbrough, SUNY Old Westbury
- Finance Director: Tatyana Aguilar, Warren Community College
- Mentoring Director: Derrick Gunter, University of Buffalo
Our Purpose
- Foster a community to support both professional and personal growth, providing a safe space for emerging professionals to share ideas and seek guidance.
- Provide continuous, adaptive professional development to equip members with the skills, confidence, and innovative mindsets needed to excel in their current roles and shape their future careers.
- Promote a culture of transparency and cooperation, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, insights, and practices to enhance collective expertise and foster mutual growth.
- Connect diverse generations of professionals through mentorship programs, roundtable discussions, and collaborative initiatives, blending the wisdom of knowledgeable professionals with the dynamism of new members
Fellowship
Fellowship is a biennial conference that brings together NEXTGen members, higher education professionals, and student leaders. The conference creates space for meaningful discussions, interactive workshops, and community-building activities.
Participants engage in conversations about emerging changes and ongoing challenges within opportunity programs and higher education, while exploring pathways for professional, academic, and leadership development. Together, we focus on bridging gaps across our work and envisioning more sustainable futures for ourselves and the communities we serve.