Boost Your Skills and Network with Other NSLS Members With Exclusive Events
NSLS members have access to exclusive events held by the NSLS National Office. These events can be attended by any NSLS member and are a great way to develop your skills even further, learn practical tips and tricks, and network with the larger NSLS community of over two million members.
To get started, explore upcoming events below and RSVP to save your seat—space is limited so grab your spot while you can!
Upcoming Events Schedule
New Member Networking Night
April 3, 2025, 7:30 - 8:15 PM ET
Hosted by: Jennifer Braddock
Join us for a lively New Member Networking Night, where making connections is as easy as grabbing a snack! Whether you’re a seasoned networking pro or just getting started building your community, this event is all about fun, fast-paced conversations, and finding your people.
Expect engaging icebreakers, lighthearted activities, and maybe even a surprise challenge or two—because networking should never be boring! Come for the NSLS community, stay for the laughs, and leave with new friends, fresh ideas, and a whole lot of good vibes.
New Member Networking
April 10, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM ET
Hosted by: Devin Lasker
Join us for a New Member Networking event, where making connections can happen over your lunch break! Whether you’re a seasoned networking pro or just getting started building your community, this event is all about fun, fast-paced conversations, and finding your people. We bring in Networking pro and NSLS celeb Devin Lasker to share his best tips and tricks as well as some amazing free resources. You don't want to miss it!
3 Strategies to Maximize Your Work Time
April 17, 2025, 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET
Hosted by: Jennifer Braddock and Chelsea Desormes
Struggling to stay focused and make the most of your work hours? Join us for a 45-minute power-packed productivity session designed to help you identify three game-changing strategies to optimize your time, tackle distractions, and get more done with less stress.
Discover three proven strategies to maximize your productivity, learn how to streamline your workflow, and eliminate time-wasters. Plus, you'll receive exclusive templates and practical tools to implement what you learn right away. This is a hands-on workshop delivering a results-driven experience where you’ll walk away with tangible takeaways to boost your efficiency and transform the way you work. Ready to take control of your time? Reserve your spot now!
Green Your Routine: Sustainable Productivity
April 22, 2025, 4:00 - 4:45 PM ET
Hosted by: Jennifer Braddock
It’s Earth Day! Let’s rethink how we manage time, energy, and productivity—sustainably. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to prioritize tasks, reduce burnout, and build a productivity system that works for you—all while aligning with eco-conscious values.
We’ll explore how to streamline your workflow, reduce digital waste, and optimize your daily routine to be both efficient and sustainable. Whether you’re balancing coursework, career, internships, or job applications, this session will help you work smarter, not harder, while keeping sustainability in mind.
We can’t wait to see you there! Be on the lookout for new events as they become available!
Host and Guest Bios:
Jennifer Braddock
Jennifer Braddock is a learning professional at the NSLS with 12 years of experience in the higher education classroom. She teaches soft skills, communication, technology and many other topics but most enjoys bringing positive energy to events dedicated to the growth of participants. She earned a PhD from the University of Florida and now resides in California with her family.
Devin Lasker
Devin Lasker is a dynamic executive and leading expert in the art of networking - teaching students how to build meaningful, lasting relationships that open doors and create opportunities. With a proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative marketing, branding, sales, and partnership strategies, Devin understands firsthand how the right connections can transform careers and businesses.
His award-winning work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The New York Times, Forbes, New York Magazine, Fox Business, Food & Wine, and included as a case study in the world's leading marketing textbook, Contemporary Marketing.
In the music industry, Devin was honored by Alternative Press Magazine as one of their “Ten Industry Innovators / People Changing Tomorrow’s Music Industry Today.” Now, he brings that same innovative mindset to teaching others how to master networking, start conversations with confidence, and turn relationships into career-changing opportunities.
Outside of his professional accomplishments, Devin enjoys time with his family, cooking, golfing, brainstorming ideas, and writing about himself in the third person.
Chelsea Desormes
Chelsea Desormes, M.Ed., is a dynamic learning experience designer passionate about creating engaging, human-centered professional development. She blends data-driven insights with interactive strategies to deliver impactful learning experiences. With a Master’s in Education specializing in instructional design and adult learning, Chelsea has led transformative programs across industries, focusing on leadership development, cross-cultural facilitation, and collaboration. Whether in-person or virtual, she thrives on fostering meaningful learning that drives real-world results.
When she’s not designing learning experiences, you’ll likely find Chelsea baking up something sweet, crafting her next DIY project, or planning her next adventure. She firmly believes that instructional design and baking have a lot in common—both require creativity, precision, and just the right amount of spice!
