Political Leadership Program for People of Color

Dates: Friday, June 29 - Sunday, June 29

Time: 3-day in-person workshop (1-2 hours of required pre-work)

Location:

TBD

Registration Deadline: TBD

Representation matters.

We need leaders like you who understand the strengths, challenges, and needs of diverse communities. With diverse perspectives and voices in elected leadership, we can create equitable policies that work for all communities.

For years, LEE has helped hundreds of people like yourself – sometimes filled with many doubts or facing significant challenges – envision themselves creating positive impact in elected office. Through this program, we seek to leverage our collective voices and leadership to ensure that our communities are represented, championed, and honored.

This year’s cohort is specifically for members of color. We’ll offer identity-specific spaces, where we will offer the standard PLP program with extra 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.

Let’s create a stronger democracy together.

Workshop Outcomes

The Political Leadership Program is an immersive learning and networking opportunity for LEE members of color who are committed to pursuing elected office in the next 1-3 years. The 3-day program will build your skills, knowledge, and confidence to increase your success as a political candidate.

Participants will:

Develop strategies to navigate challenges in the political process for people of color
Gain the confidence to become a successful political candidate
Learn the fundamentals to start a viable campaign for elected office
Build a support system with LEE members of color and campaign experts
Take next steps toward establishing a sound electoral campaign

Who Should Join

Members are encouraged to apply if your answer is “yes” to any of the following:

Do you have a strong interest in running for office?
Are you seeking guidance on how to start a viable political campaign?
Are you focused on increasing your success as a candidate?
Would a POC-shared space support you to navigate the challenges of running for office?

The following will be used to prioritize applications:

Aiming to run in the next 1-3 years.
Those who have completed at least one virtual Exploring a Run session.
Members currently working with a LEE Elected Leadership (EL) Coach.

We encourage you to apply even though you do not meet all three items. Your responses to the application questions also weigh significantly in the selection process.

Cost: Travel, lodging, and meals during the program will be covered by LEE

Workshop Details