Community Leadership Fellows

This week, CLF gathered across three dynamic sessions to strengthen the skills, mindset, and relationships needed to lead effectively in our communities.

Alumni reflected on what wellness looks like in practice, the importance of rest and recovery, and how maintaining balance helps leaders show up consistently for the people and communities they serve. This session was facilitated by LeShonne W. Quiñones Segura of The Luminary Collective.

Kendra M. Coleman and Alexandra Herrera, MBA of Kindred Organizational Consulting, Inc. helped Fellows advance their networking abilities through the Level Up Networking Series.

Finally, the Class of 2026 completed the final full day session of their cohort year at the Obama Foundation. Instructors included Lee Ann Eiland CLF ‘23 and Cassidy Golwick Priester. Special guests Bree Perry, Jaquanda Jones, and Ivan Adames informed the group about the Chicago fundraising and philanthropy climate. In the Leaders in Action Speaker Series, Executive leaders Bradly Johnson MPA, Dion Dawson, and Liz Siciliano shared insight into the challenges they face in their roles.

What a week!!😅

The Class of 2026 completed their first Friday session with support from the new CLF initiative: Legacy Deans. Alumni , , and .h3ro hosted the Fellows at in Austin. Elaine Marthel CLF ‘24 lead a training on vision using mirrors to help leaders identify the strength within.

There’s still time to come out and cheer on the CLF team at Bulls Fest 3 on 3 tournament today. United Center Court 12. Next games 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Free event.