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2025 Junior Achievement USA NLC

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When: Monday, July 21, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025
Where: Marriott Cleveland Downtown
Time: 4:30 PM ET
 
This year's conference will center on focus and impact, helping all staff to navigate their respective roles in our evolving JA journey. We firmly believe that Junior Achievement is uniquely positioned to deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate economic opportunity and mobility by building upon our vast experience in youth development to affect systems change. To help us on this journey we have a fantastic lineup of speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities throughout the week.

2025 JA USA Charles R Hook Award Finalists

The Charles R Hook Award is designed to recognize the Junior Achievement USA Area President who best represents Junior Achievement professionalism.

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Sara Dziuk

President & CEO JA North
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Trent Klingensmith

President JA of Middle Tennessee
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Christine Landa

President JA of Eastern Iowa
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Leigh Mansberg

President & CEO JA of Memphis and the Mid-South
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Ryan Osborn

Ex-Officio President JA of Central Iowa
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Larry Washington

President & CEO JA of Greater New Orleans

2025 JA USA Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award Finalists

The Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award recognizes a first-time Junior Achievement USA Area President with not less than two and not more than five years of service in their current position for their significant achievements and contributions.

The Karl Flemke Achievement Award was developed and is presented by the Junior Achievement Staff Alumni Network.

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Stephanie Gambone

President & CEO Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Jennifer Helgeson

President JA of Kentuckiana
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Susan Magnotta

President Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania
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Patrice Matamoros

President JA of Western Pennsylvania
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Jeff Taylor

President and CEO JA of OKI Partners

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