EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP)

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EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP)

ACEC Nebraska’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) gives participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons and learn other aspects of  business, making them more valuable to the engineering profession and to your firm. ELP is for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities. This program imparts specific skills and competencies identified by ACEC Nebraska principals as critical for leadership success.

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This comprehensive training program provides an understanding of best business practices essential to navigating the engineering industry. ELP is an unprecedented opportunity to hear and discuss issues typically not covered in academic and engineering programs but are critical to your firm’s growth and future success. All sessions are taught by industry leaders and recognized experts in related business fields.

The Emerging Leaders Program is limited to 20 participants and is geared toward emerging leaders with 8-15 years of experience.

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Anita Brunero

Director of Membership Education, Communication & Awards

With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofits, Anita has built a career leading special projects, communications, and event development with a focus on strategic growth, community/stakeholder engagement, and both short- and  long-term impact. Her work has included launching new initiatives, revitalizing existing programs, and managing a diverse portfolio of events. 

In addition to delivering event leadership, Anita specializes in program development, using qualitative and qualitative information to assess what’s effective and how to guide improvements. She brings a strategic lens to designing programs that align with an organization’s priorities. From concept to execution, she brings creativity, strategy, and a collaborative spirit to every project. One of Anita’s special ACEC NE projects is Good Life Bingo.

At heart, Anita is a miner for stories. Anita’s background includes many years of managing awards and recognition programs and writing best practices. One of her current (and favorite) ACEC NE projects is managing the awards program. She loves sharing stories of our exceptional engineering projects and our engineers. 

Anita has a BA in Literature, Art, and a minor in Economics; MA in Literature; and an MFA in Writing. Anita enjoys running, cycling, podcasts (science!), and finding any excuse to bring people together and host a community event.

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