The Global Shapers Community is globally recognized. The Norfolk Hub drives creative change right here at home in Hampton Roads.

 

Our Mission: To activate 757 millennials to drive creative change locally and share ideas globally

We are RECRUITING! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Application instructions are available on our "Become a Shaper" page. If you want to nominate an outstanding young professional from 20-29 who resides in Hampton Roads, email us at norfolk@globalshapers.org

"Global Shapers Norfolk is a hub of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community developed and led by distinguished, diverse young men and women under 30, driven by a shared responsibility to make a difference in their community. We are apolitical, not-for-profit, and committed to creating a better world by activating Millennials in Hampton Roads."

 

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Global Shapers Norfolk ENGAGING with Hampton Roads at @engagenfk! #engagenorfolk #civicengagement #shapingstuff #norfolk #virginia
We are so honored and excited that our very own Willie Parks (@mr_parkssss) will be featured on Hearsay with @cathylewistalks this afternoon! Tune in from 12:00 to 1:00 to hear about our exciting Amphibious House project. Link in bio. Thank you to @whro and Cathy Lewis for the opportunity! #resilience #resiliency #environment #sealevelrise #architecture #globalshapers #globalshaperscommunity
This is what being a shaper is all about! Making a difference in our community for the better. Sea Level Rise is a leading issue in the Greater Norfolk Community. Hence why we are committed to addressing it accordingly. Our latest and next big project is an “amphibious house”, which is a floating infrastructure that cannot be disrupted by the rising and recurrent flooding. The purpose is to show proof that communities can still thrive without interruption due to Climate Change. Thank you to @virginianpilot for the feature. Great job to @nichirae , @_thericeisright , and @mr_parkssss for capturing this idea so beautifully. To read the article, click on the link in our bio. #SeaLevelRise #FloatingHouse #MillennialsAtWork #Virginia
Congratulations to our outgoing curator @aazia_ ! She and her co-founder, Marla Schuchman (@ooomarla), founded a co-working space for parents striving to start up their business. There is nothing like this in our area. Kudos and congratulations on launching an amazing and impactful idea. Please go to Apple Podcast and search “Hearsay with Cathy Lewis”. Great job, ladies! #makinganimpact #entrepreneurship #hamptonroads #workingmoms #workingdads
Ruff year? Holiday schedule have you on a short leash? Tired of seeing your boss on collar ID?⠀ ⠀ Well overplanning the holidays has gone to the dogs. So stop being so mellon collie, put your life on pawse, make your desires for simplicity a little less far-fetched, and join us for the 2nd Annual Network and Chill, the chillest holiday networking event in the 757. ⠀ ⠀ This year's event is being held in partnership with the @NorfolkSPCA (if it wasn't obvious yet). Donations* will be accepted on their behalf. BONUS: Every donation is an entry to win prizes**! Come, have a beer at @coelacanthbrewing , and make a pawsitive impact!⠀ ⠀ *= Please see comments thread for a list of suggested donations.⠀ ⠀ **= Both monetary and tangible donations will be accepted. $10 or $10 value equals one drawing entry. For tangible items, please bring receipt(s) for credit.⠀ ⠀ #GlobalShapersNorfolk #NetworkAndChill #HamptonRoads #Network #NorfolkSPCA #PositiveImpact #Norfolk #VirginiaBeach #Chesapeake #Portsmouth #Hampton #NewportNews #Suffolk #SevenCities