Leadership for Educational Equity

📣 Our virtual event is just FIVE days away!

Exploring a Run is a 60-minute virtual workshop covering the challenges, lessons, and revelations of running for office. Join us Tuesday, July 16 to gain insight and member-exclusive resources for every phase of your elected leadership journey!

Tap HERE to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-a-run-summer-tickets-872986063817?aff=social 🔗

📣 Save the date! We invite all LEE members to register for our Introduction to Policy and Advocacy Careers TODAY @ 2pm EST.

Tap HERE to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ipac-july-tickets-873327354627?aff=social

📣 Announcement: Applications are NOW open for our Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leader Series! Apply today for an amazing opportunity to meet civic leaders of color in Washington, D.C. this fall.

Take the next steps in your civic leadership journey today by clicking the link to sign up: https://wearelee.org/workshop/epals/?utm_source=LEE&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=EPALSDC 🔗

Millennials and Gen Z are highly underrepresented in American politics. More than half of all Americans are millennials or younger, but only 6% of state legislators are 35 or younger. Let us provide our expertise and guidance to help support your interest in elected leadership.

Register HERE for our Exploring a Run virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 16th @ 7pm EST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-a-run-summer-tickets-872986063817?aff=social

Thinking of running for office? 🏛️ We’ve got you covered! SAVE these four tips to help your campaign if you’re running for office this year.

Want support on your elected leadership journey? LEE members have access to coaches and campaign experts to support you in thinking about the right opportunity, filing to run, and finding success in your campaign. Tap HERE for more: https://wearelee.org/members/run-for-office/ 🔗

Addressing environmental disparities is important for a sustainable future. These issues affect communities worldwide. 🌎

Swipe through to learn more about this issue and how to advocate for equitable solutions for environmental justice. If you're called to do more, learn how we can help you take action on this issue and more in your community as a LEE member. https://wearelee.org/members/take-action/

Happy Independence Day to our LEE community! 🇺🇸 As we reflect today, let's continue to work towards a brighter future as a community. Use this day to amplify voices, educate ourselves on history, and advocate for equity. We can honor liberty and justice for all on this Independence Day and every day.

Interested in running for office? Well, we’ve got you covered!👇

Now more than ever, we need fresh perspectives and bold ideas in elected offices. Join us on July 16th EST to learn the ins and outs of running for office as a Gen-Zer or as a Millennial! 🗳️

Sign up for this hour-long virtual session here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-a-run-summer-tickets-872986063817?aff=social 🔗

Exciting July Ahead! We're thrilled to announce our lineup of empowering national workshops, training, and community spaces this month! Join us as we inspire you all to further your civic engagements and passions.

Tap this link to learn more and to sign up for our July trainings: https://wearelee.org/member_events/

Celebrating Pride Month with insightful conversations!🏳️‍🌈

This week, LEE’s VP of Regional Impact, Marcus Ceniceros, joined Efrain Guerrero on an episode of Lemonada Media’s Good Things podcast.

Tune in to their conversation about about the opening of the new Stonewall Wall National Monument Visitor Center and their experiences as LGTBTQIA+ leaders.

Listen to this episode out now: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/good-things/ 🎙️

TOMORROW - Jorge Pacheco Jr. joins us as our guest speaker for Queering Elected Leadership at 3PM ET! We invite you to hear his story and learn more about supporting LGBTQIA+ elected leadership. https://bit.ly/3x7RnNC

We're 5 DAYS AWAY from Queering Elected Leadership! Register today and explore the transformative power of LGBTQIA+ representation in elected leadership. https://bit.ly/3x7RnNC

Save the Date: We're excited to welcome LEE members to register for Introduction to Policy and Advocacy Careers on Wednesday, July 10! https://bit.ly/3RzbivW

In celebration of Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community, LEE is glad to host Queering Elected Leadership on Wednesday, June 26 at 3 PM ET. Join us and explore the transformative power of LGBTQIA+ representation in elected leadership. Register: https://bit.ly/3x7RnNC

Our Early Career Group Coaching virtual series begins next week! If you're interested in kicking off a career in policy, advocacy and/or organizing, be sure to apply today. Apply: https://bit.ly/3xfd9yN

Our Early Career Group Coaching series provides LEE members who are new in their policy, advocacy and/or organizing journey with expert support. Sign up today to learn how to stand out as a candidate as you embark on a career in civic engagement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xfd9yN

Only ONE DAY LEFT to apply for our upcoming Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series. We're kicking off the series June 18 and encourage members of color to apply. 🙌🏾 🙌🏿 🙌🏼 Apply: https://bit.ly/3ysSYxG

This Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - we are spotlighting some of our members who are part of the community with their thoughts on how we can support this community through civic action. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Join us virtually TOMORROW, May 29 at 6:00p ET alongside licensed mental health practitioner and civic leader Shoareged Phillpotts for a discussion centered around mental health and civic engagement. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3UNZtm8

Only 15 DAYS LEFT to Apply for our Emerging Policy and Advocacy Leaders Series, beginning June 18. Submit your application today: https://bit.ly/3ysSYxG

Don't forget to register for Balancing Acts: Mental Health and Civic Engagement. Gain strategies and tips from a licensed mental health practitioner and civic leader with expertise at the intersection of both backgrounds. Register: https://bit.ly/3UNZtm8

We are excited to welcome and collaborate with our senior leader members this week in Austin, TX for our Courageous Leadership: Building The Future Together Conference. Throughout the conference, members will have meaningful conversations and gain skills to promote their well-being, strengthen connections, and learn about the future of civic leadership with the shared goal of advancing equity. Follow along through and join the conversation digitally.

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm ET for our Exploring A Run virtual session, covering best practices to help you on your path toward elected leadership! Register: https://bit.ly/3WrVPRu

Only 10 DAYS LEFT to submit your application for our upcoming Foundations of Community Organization program, kicking off June 28 in Chicago. Learn how you can leverage your experience to build power with your community

Apply: https://bit.ly/4acRHbk

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to affirm the importance of civic leaders stewarding their mental health as they persist in their pursuits for advocacy and equity. Register: https://bit.ly/4bkzg5i

We are excited to announce new partnerships and renewed partnership commitments working toward creating more equitable communities. Learn more:

LEE Solidifies Partnerships To Make Communities More Equitable LEE is committed to expanding impact by inviting more equity-driven leaders and organizations to join us.

DID YOU KNOW: Only 2% of people in the U.S. will run for office in their lifetime. Let us provide knowledge and tips to help support your interest in elected leadership. Register today for our Exploring a Run virtual workshop held May 8. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-a-run-spring-2024-tickets-867695399297?aff=Social

Applications are due May 17 for our Foundations of Community Organizing workshop, kicking off June 28 in Chicago! If you're interested in taking part in a more advanced community organizing training program or becoming a member of your local Organizing Alliance, we welcome you to apply.

Foundations of Community Organizing Elevate your community impact with LEEs Foundations of Community Organizing workshop. Learn, connect, and grow as a grassroots leader.

Applications are LIVE! 💻 Our Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series (EPALS) offers members of color, Native Americans, and/or Indigenous Peoples an opportunity to engage alongside like-minded leaders to develop their skills, learn more about the policy landscape, and expand their networks to forge an impactful career in policy or advocacy.

Emerging Policy & Advocacy Leaders Series (Virtual) | LEE Elevate your policy and advocacy leadership with LEE's EPALS. A transformative experience for leaders of color to shape their career paths.

Are you interested in a run for office and need some guidance on where to start? Join us Wednesday, May 8 for Exploring A Run, a virtual workshop designed to support your elected leadership journey.

Exploring a Run - Spring 2024 Attendees will gain clarity on the next phase of their leadership journey and access tangible next steps to plan their next moves.