Hi Friend,
New Leaders Council is looking to the future of leadership. After everything our communities have faced this last year, it’s clear: our country needs a new kind of leader. We need leaders who center equity and build trust. Who reflect the communities they serve.
NLC alumni are the leaders we need. They are moving our country forward - and creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all of us.
Our new logo is all about moving forward, too. It centers the speech bubble, underscoring the importance of communication as leaders connect, inspire, and inform movements for change. It tilts forward, demonstrating a constant push for progress in communities across the country. And it is multidimensional, representing inclusive leaders within NLC who serve across identities, issues, and industries.
Over the past 15 years, we’ve trained nearly 10,000 alumni from 50 chapters, creating an ecosystem of leaders making collective impact for social and political change. And over the next few months, you will see NLC unveiling a new strategic plan and visual identity that uplifts the power of their stories to make progress real.
We are especially grateful for the hundreds of NLC alumni who helped inform the direction of this new brand. After a year of listening sessions, we are proud to launch a new look rooted in our community’s perspectives and experiences. Thank you for helping create the future of NLC.
As I prepare to go on parental leave - a privilege that should be a right for all caregivers - I am in awe of NLC alumni who are creating a brighter future for the next generation. Leading alongside you is an honor of a lifetime.
Please take a moment to review our latest news and updates from our community. The future is bright because the future is here at NLC.
With gratitude,
Clare Bresnahan English
President & CEO
New Leaders Council
2021 NLC Institute Update
It’s hard to believe it, but March marks the midway point of the 2021 NLC Institute. Over 800 Fellows have taken part in place-based leadership development training this year, covering personal narrative, communications, fundraising, and entrepreneurship. We would like to express our gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers across the country who support, train, and uplift NLC Fellows. Thank you, chapter leaders and boards, local and national trainers, and senior volunteers, for all you have given to the future of leadership.
Celebrate Women. Recognize Women. Support Women.
This month, and every month, we celebrate the women of New Leaders Council. They represent a wide-range of spaces, places, and perspectives here in the United States and across the globe. And they are creating a world that works for everyone. Because women know this: when we all rise, we all thrive.
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Souza
Sarah Souza (NLC San Francisco '20) turned her NLC capstone project into a city charter amendment. She co-chaired Proposition C, a first in the country measure that allows anyone to serve on San Francisco's commissions and advisory boards, regardless of their citizenship. As a newly appointed commissioner, Sarah is helping to train and build a pipeline of leaders to get involved in their local government.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Atul Nakhasi
Dr. Atul Nakhasi (NLC Los Angeles '20) co-founded #ThisIsOurShot, a digital campaign to promote positive messaging about the coronavirus vaccines through a network of more than 25,000 health-care workers. Read more about his work in the Washington Post: [link removed]
Nominate a Leader for the 2022 NLC Fellowship
It's never too early to invest in leadership. Do you know a leader that could benefit from an NLC fellowship? Nominations are now open for the 2022 cohort: [link removed]
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