Our NLC Orange County Institute Grows Equitable, Diverse, and Engaging Leaders
Our chapter develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders in Orange County. We do this with our program, the New Leaders Council Institute, a six-month place-based learning environment with local and national selected leadership training. Our graduates become agents of justice and equity as chapter leaders, in their organizations, or as members of their local community in Orange County, California.
NLC allowed me to meet, engage, and learn from leaders in the community. It also allowed me to gain a more positive perspective on the ways that I could personally push progressive ideas forward and it gave me the tools to do it. Even after my time at institute, I have been lucky to continue to learn from my NLC peers.
NLC gave me space to figure out my next moves. It was a deeply personal exploration for me that allowed me to leave Institute ready to work. And, I have. I’ve also built some incredible thought partnerships and friendships with my cohort. I also found my niche.