Be the champion and beyond- building leadership as YEEs

This session is designed to inspire and empower Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) to unlock their leadership potential and step confidently into roles of influence and impact—both today and in the years ahead. Through an engaging and practical discussion, participants will explore what it truly means to be a champion in the evaluation field. The session will offer actionable insights and tips on building key leadership competencies, including:
Self-awareness
Vision
Influence
Resilience
Mentorship
Purpose-driven impact

In addition, the session will dive into the unique opportunities and strengths that YEEs bring to the table, as well as the challenges and barriers they may face on their leadership journey. Participants will be encouraged to reflect, share, and co-create strategies to rise above the obstacles and thrive as changemakers in the evaluation community.