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Our stories are powerful. In the NLC Institute, our Fellows’ stories build trust across identities, industries, and issues. Throughout the country, our alumni’s stories paint a vision of what is possible for equitable, collective action. 

Within our movement, there are thousands of stories where proximate leaders make a difference in their communities. Over the last year, NLC Fellows and alumni stepped up when their leadership was needed most. Read some amazing stories of how new leaders make an impact at the NLC Newsroom.

“I believe we all have to show up with an authentic purpose and use our strengths and unique stories to effect change,” wrote State Representative Ajay Pittman (NLC Oklahoma ‘21) in her alumni story, found at the NLC Newsroom.

NLC alumni stories show what is possible when you invest in a new kind of leader. They show how NLC Fellows and alumni create an ecosystem that accelerates progress. 

NLC is Cross-Sector

“A lot of the work done in social justice movements tends to be insular; often, based on our identities and issues, activists stick to their own communities. That’s not a way to create change,” wrote Emily Ladau (NLC New York City '21) in her alumni story. “With NLC, I was able to connect with others beyond the communities I’m already a part of and be more effective together.” 

NLC is Proximate

Our stories not only chart our personal paths, but change the conversation. 2021 alumni Renée Menart (NLC Los Angeles) and Emily Ladau (NLC New York City) published books with the help of their NLC communities. “My cohort helped read and finalize my book’s manuscript. As a first-time author, this support was critical,” wrote Renée in her alumni story. While the topics vary, with Renée focusing on incarcerated families and Emily guiding equity for people with disabilities, both authors center NLC values of progress and anti-oppression. 

NLC is Leaderful

“My cohort saw leadership in me and thought that I should be a part of the ecosystem of diverse leaders we need to make change real,” wrote Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero (NLC Detroit ‘21) in her alumni story. “It was so impactful to seek folks that seek the good in you, accept and share support, and surround myself with those who were dreaming big.”

Change starts with proximate leaders. NLC represents a leaderful movement, where new leaders connect across sectors, break down silos, and collaborate to make social and political change. 

Thank you for supporting their growth through NLC and sharing these stories to expand their impact.

Karen Pandy-Cherry
Vice President of Programs
New Leaders Council

New Leaders Council
1050 Connecticut Ave NW #66004
Washington, DC 20035
United States

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