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 stands with the friends and families of those impacted by the shooting that occurred in our sister city Virginia Beach on May 31, 2019. While this tragedy has greatly impacted our local community, it has also touched a global audience. We encourage you to give back and support in some way by visiting www.loveforvb.com (link in bio) #vbstrong
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