You're invited! 2019 Community Leadership Institute Kick-off
We're excited to announce the launch of Puget Sound Sage's 2019-2020 Community Leadership Institute.
Join us on Saturday, October 26th at Seattle City Hall as we welcome the new cohort of fellows who will be starting the six-month fellowship this fall. The kick-off is a great opportunity to network with local community leaders, hear from some amazing speakers, and welcome the fellows. Register today!
The opening ceremony is free to attend, however we ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, October 22nd so we have enough food for all guests attending. For any questions, contact Eric Agyemang at (206) 568-5000 x127 or eric@pugetsoundsage.org.
Time, Date & Location
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Seattle City Hall (Bertha Knight Landes Room) at 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Lunch and childcare will be provided.
About the Community Leadership Institute
Puget Sound Sage's Community Leadership Institute is a six-month fellowship program that resources, trains, and places emerging leaders from communities of color and low-income communities on strategic boards, commissions, and advisory bodies at the city and county level.
Most leadership programs prepare people for elected office, advocacy, and organizational leadership. However, moving a regional equity agenda also requires an ability for long-term participation in government functions, especially in governmental advisory bodies like boards, commissions, and even task forces.
We have seen time and time again that barriers to entry into positions of decision-making power greatly hinder our capacity to influence long-term planning and policy in the region. In particular, people of color are under-represented on the boards, commissions, and advisory bodies that influence major decisions at the local and regional level. Learn more.