Trainings & Fellowships

Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series (Virtual)

Dates: June 3-10th, 2025 (Virtual)

Time: 6:30-8:30 ET

Location: Virtual

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22

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The Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series (EPALS) offers members an opportunity to engage alongside other values-aligned 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 to develop your career readiness and deepen your conviction as a leader.

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Workshop Outcomes

 

  • Grow your confidence and skills to land a role in policy and advocacy within the next year
  • Network and connect with other leaders in the policy and advocacy arena
  • Draw connections between your background and the need for your leadership
  • Explore various pathways and types of policy and advocacy roles
  • Get tangible tools and skills to begin your transition into a policy or advocacy job
  • Earn a Leadership Certificate after successful completion of the program

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Who Should Join

 

All LEE members are eligible to apply. We encourage you to apply if you:

  • 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

 

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Workshop Details

 

Dates: June 3-10th, 2025 (Virtual)

Time: 6:30-8:30 ET

Location: Virtual

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22

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Hear from Past Participants

 

“Through EPALS, I feel a stronger sense of confidence to seek the leaders, resources and overall preparation I will need to take the next steps in my Educational Policy and Advocacy leadership journey. I left the series with a greater understanding of how my skills, talents, interests and passions can lead me to a career in policy that is uniquely designed and suited for me.”

Alysia Lee

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Facilitators

 

Shoareged Phillpotts (she/her) will serve as the lead facilitator in September 2023. She is the Director of Civic Leadership Development at LEE. Shoa is also the co-founder of It Takes A Village Collaborative, which provides individuals, families, and communities with wellness resources, services, and networks to empower them to reach their full potential. She volunteers in the D.C. area on a variety of racial equity issues serving as a member of several community coalitions. As your facilitator, she’ll enable you to see yourself as the leader our country needs in policy & advocacy.

Questions? Contact LEE Coordinator Kristie Hamilton (kristie.hamilton@educationalequity.org) for details.