LEE
Our Mission: To build a diverse, enduring movement of leaders to engage civically within their communities to end the injustice of inequity.
LEE is a diverse, nonpartisan network of values-aligned leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase equity everywhere.
How Does LEE Work?
LEE is a civic leadership development membership organization currently open to alumni of our partner organizations including Teach For America, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Charter School Growth Fund, Memphis LIFT, School Board Partners, Public Allies, and more.
We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing.
LEE believes that a diverse group of leaders, grounded in their values, can be a transformative force for and with students and communities.
Art of Storytelling and Listening
The Art of Storytelling and Listening is a certification program designed to help LEE members build stronger relationships within their communities by enhancing their skills in intentional listening and strategic storytelling. Participants will learn how to surface community issues, understand lived experiences, and use storytelling to drive meaningful ...
Career Catalyst Program
This 8-week blended learning program for mid-career policy and advocacy professionals, consists of recorded videos, weekly assignments, and weekly group office hours with an experienced coach. Members gain clarity on what type of policy, advocacy, or organizing role interests them, learn about opportunities for impact in different sectors and key ...
Early Career Accelerator
This multi-week virtual coach-facilitated course provides members with expert support to pursue a first role in policy, advocacy, or organizing. Coaches serve as accountability partners and expert guide as participants work through plans.
Emerging Policy and Advocacy Leaders Series
The Emerging Policy and Advocacy Leaders Series (EPALS) is an intensive leadership development program for LEE members of color who are exploring careers in policy and advocacy. EPALS supports participants to strengthen their network, foster curiosity about their leadership potential and the policy landscape, hone communication skills, and develop creative ...Foundations of Community Organizing
The Foundations of Community Organizing is a dynamic training program that includes online learning and a one-day virtual workshop designed to help participants build a foundation of organizing skills and connect to organizers across the country. Participants learn how to use power to change policies, gain the support of decision-makers, and create ...Mid-Career Coaching Course
This 8-week, virtual, coach-facilitated course provides LEE members with expert support to advance their policy, advocacy, or organizing career.
This course enables members to get on track to move up or laterally in the field and land into a new impactful role. The curriculum is based on a graduate-level public service career course ...
National Fundamentals of Organizing and Civic Engagement
The National Fundamentals of Organizing and Civic Engagement is a dynamic training program that includes online learning and a six-hour virtual workshop designed to help participants build a foundation of organizing skills and connect to organizers across the country. Participants learn how to use power to change policies, gain the support of decision-makers, ...National Organizing Workshop
LEE’s National Organizing Workshop (NOW) is a program that inspires and prepares participants to grow in leadership roles with local organizing bodies. You’ll develop advanced leadership skills in organizing and learn how to elevate your impact. The NOW is a multi-day workshop led by organizing experts from across the nation. Participants will also ...Omari Todd National Organizing Workshop
LEE’s Omari Todd National Organizing Workshop (NOW) is a program that prepares members to build relational power and to ensure there is an empowered base in every community to demand changes, hold leaders accountable, and transform how power operates in their community. Together with members from across the country, members solidify their own personal ...People of Color Political Leadership Program
The People of Color Political Leadership Program brings together LEE members who are committed to pursuing elected office to build their skills and confidence through an immersive learning and networking opportunity. The program consists of workshop sessions of skills-building and campaign training, group discussions centered on the challenges and ...
