Leading with Grit and Virtue
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (MDT)
Description
Join UNA to gain valuable lessons and insights from seasoned Executive Director and UNA Board Member, Mayra Cedano, on navigating leadership through challenging times.
As we all know and have experienced, nonprofits have recently been impacted by various challenges. Decisions have forced many organizations to navigate the tough realities of shutdowns, funding freezes, and the heartbreaking necessity of furloughing staff. These obstacles have created a sense of uncertainty and have taken both an emotional and operational toll. Decisions are weighty, and sometimes we just need a little support and guidance as we face these tough moments.
In this session, Mayra will share her personal stories as a nonprofit leader, offering insights into how she has faced similar challenges and the lessons learned along the way.
Participants will gain practical tools on how to lead with resilience and empathy during uncertain moments, stay connected with their teams, and be better equipped to guide their organizations through current challenges.
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for nonprofit leaders, managers, board members, and anyone involved in guiding organizations through times of crisis. Whether you're managing a small nonprofit or a large organization, this training will offer valuable insights for navigating difficult decisions, fostering team resilience, and ensuring organizational stability during times of uncertainty. If you're facing budget constraints, staff challenges, or just need support in leading through tough moments, this session is for you.
Cost
UNA Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $50
About the Speaker:
Mayra Guadalupe Cedano Robles is a dedicated community organizer and leader with over a decade of experience advocating for immigrant rights. Originally from Jalisco, Mexico, Mayra immigrated to the U.S. at age 11 and has since been deeply involved in Utah’s immigrant community. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Utah in 2010 and has worked at Comunidades Unidas (CU) for 14 years, where she co-founded CU’s Immigration Legal Clinic and the Despierta!/Awaken Workers Rights Campaign. In 2023, she was honored with the UNA Outstanding Nonprofit Leader Award. She is currently the Executive Director of Utah’s Diaper Bank, with nearly 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Outside of her work, Mayra enjoys dancing, stargazing, and indulging in ice cream, chocolate, popcorn, and tacos.