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NY/NJ Community Hub

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The NY/NJ Community Hub brings leaders together across one of the world’s busiest business corridors to compare notes, work through real challenges, and turn peer perspective into clearer next moves.

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Meet Local Leaders in the NY/NJ Community

Get to know a few of the ELE members helping build practical peer exchange in NY & NJ.

Ali Glaser

Ali Glaser

Ali helps leaders sustain high performance without burnout by focusing on capacity, priorities, and energy — so people can lead well, stay engaged, and create stronger impact without burnout.

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Dan Kwong - Goodwill NYNJ

Dan Kwong - Goodwill NYNJ

Dan, Head of People at Goodwill NYNJ, brings a practical, people-centered lens to leadership, talent strategy, and community building — helping organizations create stronger, more connected teams.

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Aaron Olson - Aon

Aaron Olson - Aon

Aaron, EVP and co-author of Strategy and Change, helps leaders turn complexity into clearer strategy, stronger decisions, and practical action — bringing a thoughtful lens to learning, leadership, and business impact.

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Help Shape the NY/NJ Conversation

Use the NY/NJ Idea Exchange to name the challenges, decisions, and opportunities that should shape future meetups and live interactive discussions.


If NY/NJ leaders want the calendar to reflect what matters across this business corridor, the conversation has to start here — with the people closest to the work.

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NYNJ Upcoming Events

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NYNJ Community FAQs

What to expect from the NYNJ community, who leads it, and how local connection extends into broader ELE value.

What does an ELE Metro Community Director do—and what does ELE handle?
ELE Metro Community Directors convene a small number of local live discussions and in-person exchanges for trusted peers in their market. ELE handles the broader support behind the scenes, including registrations, promotion, and amplification, so local leaders can focus on meaningful conversation rather than operational lift.
Who leads the NYNJ community—and how can I learn more about them?
The NYNJ community is led by ELE Community Directors who help bring together senior leaders for practical peer exchange around real business, talent, and workforce challenges. You can learn more about the leaders featured on this page through their ELE member profiles.
How does the “hybrid” ELE model show up in a local community like NYNJ?
ELE’s hybrid model means local community connection does not stay local. Conversations that begin in NYNJ can connect into broader virtual dialogue, published insights, and cross-market relationships across the ELE ecosystem. The result is a stronger mix of local relevance and wider perspective.
What kind of conversations is the NYNJ community designed for?

The NYNJ community is designed for practical, peer-driven discussion around leadership, workforce, and talent challenges that matter now. The focus is not passive networking. It is better thinking, sharper questions, and more useful connection around real work.

How can I propose a top-of-mind business challenge for a future NYNJ meetup?
If there is a leadership, talent, or workforce challenge you think this community should tackle next, you can submit it here: https://www.ele.llc/faqs/share-top-of-mind-business-challenges. ELE uses member-submitted challenges to help shape future peer-driven meetups and live discussions around real work.
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