Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series

Apply to join us this fall in Washington DC and explore policy & advocacy career opportunities alongside a community of like-minded leaders.

The Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series (EPALS) offers members of color, Native Americans and/or Indigenous Peoples an opportunity to engage alongside other like-minded leaders to build the skills, knowledge and network to forge an impactful career in policy or advocacy.

This multi-day workshop allows members to engage with a cohort of leaders from around the country with diverse backgrounds to develop your career readiness and deepen your conviction as a leader.

People of Color Cohort

All of the cohorts we offer for this program are specifically for our members of color. In these identity-specific spaces, we offer an emphasis on what it means to be a leader of color and how to navigate that. You’ll do this in an intentional and safe space with other members of similar backgrounds and identities.

Who Should Join

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Identify as a person of color, Native American, or Indigenous
• Are committed to pursuing a career and/or exploring your impact in a policy or advocacy role
• Are looking to take action to expand your network and skills as you launch your career in policy and advocacy
• Want to learn how to overcome internal and external barriers to your personal vision as a leader of color

Preference will be given to members who:

• Have less than one year of experience in policy and/or advocacy
• Are seeking to transition to policy & advocacy careers in the next 0-12 months
• Have completed LEE’s Introduction to Policy & Advocacy Careers workshop or virtual modules

Application Process

Application Period: July 9 – August 9

Application Review: August 9 -August 18

Selection Notification: August 19

Application is free for LEE members.