Trident United Way is hosting Cocktails and Conversations on April 23^rd  from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Segra Club for young professionals in the Tri-County.

Cocktails and Conversations is designed to connect emerging and mid-level professionals with experienced local leaders through guided, small-group conversations. The evening will begin with a guided networking activity, followed by dinner and a keynote from Shawan Gillians, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer at Santee Cooper, who will speak about how community leadership can accelerate professional influence.

The second half of the evening will feature a structured, “speed-dating” style experience where guests rotate through themed conversation tables hosted by local leaders. Topics will include balancing personal demands with professional growth, next-generation C-suite leadership, making a career pivot or betting on yourself, building a personal brand, staying ambitious without burning out, and leading through service.

Guests will leave with new connections, practical insights, and the confidence to take their next bold step in both their careers and their communities.