When:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Where:
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Contact:
Eric McGhee
eric.mcghee@northwestern.edu
Group: Black Professionals Network
Category: Social
Executive Coach, Author, and Longtime BPN Collaborator
The Black Professionals Network welcomes executive coach and author Ellen Burton for a reflective dialogue session honoring her years of partnership with our community. Throughout the past decade, Ellen has guided BPN members through conversations that challenge, affirm, and inspire, offering space to explore identity, leadership, and collective progress.
This session revisits some of the themes that have shaped her most impactful engagements with BPN, including the art of preservation, navigating the post‑election landscape, and the cultural and personal influence of the Black Arts Movement. Together, these dialogues form a living scrapbook of shared learning and community growth.
As we look back on these meaningful moments, Ellen will also offer forward‑looking reflections on sustaining momentum, nurturing resilience, and continuing to build environments where Black professionals can thrive.
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and celebration of a partnership that has enriched BPN’s journey.
Light refreshments will be provided.