Emerging Leaders: Meet GFOA's Young Professional Network
Leadership drives innovation and collaboration in government finance. At GFOA’s June 2025 annual conference in Washington, DC, speakers at a Young Professionals Network (YPN) session shared their leadership development experiences, lessons learned, career advice, and key qualities for success in public finance. In this article, we share their diverse perspectives, with varied backgrounds, regions, and stages in their careers. All have stepped up to lead their peers through their work on the YPN Leadership Committee, and all have valuable insights to offer based on their experiences and lessons learned.
Publication Date: February 2026
