A meeting room at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Photo provided | NKY Chamber

Northern Kentucky Young Professionals is hosting a Lunchtime Leader Chat featuring several speakers from the region’s political community.

The series provides participants with an opportunity to connect with regional community and business leaders as they share professional development tips and industry insights.

The next Lunchtime Leader chat is slated for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10 at the Kenton County Government Center, located at 1840 Simon Kenton Way in Covington.

Featured speakers to include:

  • Rep. Steve Doan has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2023. A native of Erlanger, he serves the 69th district, which is comprised of parts of Boone and Kenton counties.
  • Rep. Kimberly Moser has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2017. She serves the 64th district, which includes parts of Kenton County.
  • Ryan Salzman is project director at the OneNKY Alliance where he focuses on public interest projects like the advancement of smoke-free policies, bike trail development and shared governance initiatives.
  • Moderator: Elly Neltner is the government relations manager for Roebling Solutions, a full-service government relations firm that partners with public, private, and nonprofit clients to attain their policy goals by building bridges with officials at the local, state and federal levels.                                                                   

“Civic engagement is more than just voting; it’s about understanding how decisions are made and who makes them,” NKY Chamber VP of Government Relations & Business Advocacy Tami Wilson said in a news release. “For young professionals, getting involved early helps build the knowledge, relationships, and influence that support both personal and professional growth over the long term.”

The event will kick off with lunch and networking, followed by a panel discussion and an audience Q&A session.

The Lunchtime Leader Chat is $25 for chamber members and $35 for future members. The NKYP rate is $20, free for NKYP Event Pass holders. Registration is required and available online at NKYChamber.com/Events.

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