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August, 2026:\u00a0Solifi is pleased to share that Vanessa Roberts has been named Chair-Elect of the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa will work alongside current Chair Sylvianne Evans, CLFP, to guide the subcommittee\u2019s efforts to engage, support, and develop the next generation of leaders in equipment finance. She\u202fsucceeds\u202fa strong line of volunteer leaders and brings a clear commitment to helping others grow, build connections, and contribute to the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Emerging Leaders Subcommittee is part of ELFA\u2019s People Power community and supports the Attract, Train,\u202fRetain\u202fmodel. Its work creates opportunities for professionals who are new to the industry or in the early and middle stages of their careers to develop leadership skills, gain practical experience, and build meaningful peer relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The subcommittee also helps lead development programs, peer learning, mentorship, networking, and virtual learning opportunities, including the \u201cLeaders on the Rise\u201d track at the annual Power of People Summit. The 2026 track will explore upskilling in the age of AI, authentic leadership, the value of the CLFP designation, and lessons from established industry leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVanessa has a genuine commitment to helping others succeed, and this appointment reflects the leadership and energy she brings to the equipment finance community. We are proud to see her step into this role alongside Sylvianne and help expand opportunities for emerging leaders across the industry.\u201d\u202f<\/p>– Sarah Glass,\u00a0Chief Customer Officer,\u00a0Solifi<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on this well-deserved appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those interested in getting involved with the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee can learn more through ELFA\u2019s People Power Volunteer Leadership Application process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Emerging Leaders Subcommittee supports professionals who are new to equipment finance and those in the early and middle stages of their careers. Through leadership development, peer learning, networking, and community-building initiatives, the subcommittee helps cultivate future industry leaders and strengthen the equipment finance talent pipeline. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vanessa Roberts has been appointed Chair-Elect of ELFA’s Emerging Leaders Subcommittee, helping support leadership development and industry engagement for emerging professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":55008,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false},"blog_category":[1278],"class_list":["post-55007","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-all"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAbout ELFA\u2019s Emerging Leaders Subcommittee\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n