Host a LEE Fellow

Cultivate the next generation of values-aligned leaders.

LEE has spent over 10 years building and supporting a diverse network of visionary and highly effective policy and advocacy leaders dedicated to ending the injustice of inequity. As a fellowship host, you will have access to exceptional local and national talent that will increase your capacity to achieve equity-focused change. If you are interested in learning more about hosting one of our fellows click the link below.

Apply to Host a Policy Advisor Fellow

Our LEE fellows have brought professionalism, analytical capacity, and political acumen to their work, ensuring that their projects are both rooted in best practices and practically feasible in an environment of resource constraints.

Beth Purvis, Former Illinois Secretary of Education

Types of Fellowships

Policy & Advocacy Summer Fellowship

Full-time placement for 8 weeks during the summer (June – August)
Fellows are early career LEE members who want to transition to a full-time career in policy or advocacy in the next 1-2 years
Cost to host: Up to $5,000 per fellow

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Public Policy Fellowship

Full-time placement for 9 months (September – May)
Fellows are mid-level LEE members with previous policy and/or advocacy experience, such as an entry-level role or policy-related graduate program.
Cost to host: Up to $64,000 per fellow

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Policy Advisor Fellowship

We’re looking for mission-aligned organizations to host a LEE Policy Advisor Fellow this fall. Support a rising leader from the LEE network and gain additional capacity on a project that matters to your mission.

What hosts receive:

A low-lift, high-impact partnership with LEE
A dedicated part-time fellow (10 hrs per week)
Structured support from our team throughout the fellowship
All fellows receive a LEE-issued stipend of $1,000.00
Fully virtual experience

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