Environmental Leadership Program

ELP trains a new generation of environmental leaders characterized by diversity, innovation, collaboration, and effective communications. We address the needs of emerging environmental leaders from academia, business, government and non-profits by:

• Providing training and learning opportunities to increase their leadership capacity through our Fellowship Program;
• Connecting Fellows with peers through our regional and national networks;
• Linking Fellows with experienced environmental leaders through substantive interactions and mentoring opportunities;
• Focusing attention on the need for the environmental community to develop the next generation of leaders.

Our Fellowship Program targets emerging environmental and social change practitioners eager to connect their specialized work to larger environmental and social concerns. ELP is committed to selecting a class of Fellows that represents diversity of race and ethnicity, gender, sector, sexual orientation, education levels, professional background, values and traditions, and environmental issue expertise.

The Fellowship Program offers intensive leadership and skill training, regional networking opportunities, and time for personal and professional reflection. Consisting of three retreats and additional optional trainings, our curriculum helps emerging leaders hone their leadership styles, improve their strategic communications, and strengthen their outreach to diverse constituencies.