
NextUp 2026 Kickoff
Join President & CEO Lisa Baird and Board Chair Beth Marrion, Senior Managing Director at Accenture, for our 25th Anniversary Kickoff LinkedIn Live and a look at what’s ahead in this milestone year.

A New Era Begins
Two of the nation’s most influential communities for championing opportunity for all– NextUp® and Paradigm for Parity® – have officially joined forces to fuel lasting change in the workplace from the top down and bottom up.
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Founded in 2001, our mission is to build the next generation of leaders and foster inclusive workplace cultures that advance all women in business. Open to all genders, NextUp provides leadership development, resources, and programming designed to create equitable opportunities for everyone, while addressing the unique barriers women continue to face.

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Interview with Jewelle Bickford, Paradigm for Parity® Co-Founder
Following our merger with Paradigm for Parity, we are pleased to recognize the incredible leadership that shaped its mission. In a recent interview with longtime…

NextUp® and Paradigm for Parity® Announce Strategic Merger
Two of the nation’s most influential nonprofit communities for championing opportunity for all – NextUp® and Paradigm for Parity® – have officially joined forces to…
