Ms. Stephanie Wright, a doctoral student at the JSU Dept. of Public Policy & Administration, is selected as a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network fellow. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership is an innovative fellowship for local leaders to connect, grow and lead transformational change on behalf of children, families and communities. She will be a part of a dynamic and diverse group of 80 individuals who are dedicated to working within our communities to build brighter futures. Fellows come from all walks of life, drawing upon a diversity of experiences and disciplines to unite us on the path toward a more equitable society. The class includes tribal leaders, elected officials, health practitioners, youth advocates, educators, businesspeople, attorneys, civil rights activists, conservationists and faith leaders. More than 800 people applied to the WKKF Community Leadership Network program. From that pool, 80 people were selected to be part of Class Two. The WKKF Community Leadership Network is unique for its focus on: 1) advancing racial equity and racial healing in communities, 2) marshalling their collective resources and efforts to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive, and 3) fostering a connected network of local leaders to drive transformational change. Congratulations, Stephanie.
The WKKF Community Leadership Network brings together 80 inspiring and diverse leaders from across the United States and sovereign tribes, with cohorts based in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans – the foundation’s priority places – along with one national cohort. The 18-month fellowship offers hands-on training, personalized coaching and mentoring, and practical experience. Over the course of a year and a half, fellows will deepen their knowledge and skills for authentically engaging communities to advance racial equity and racial healing and create sustainable solutions to pressing problems. Fellows will also become part of a vast network of 1,700+ alumni who provide ongoing resources and support to effect systemic change. Together, WKKF Community Leadership Network fellows move forward to justice by bridging divides, encouraging new pathways for collaboration and leading transformational change for children, families and communities. The WKKF Community Leadership Network plays a vital role in nurturing local leaders and building strong, connected networks that can address today’s challenges and create equity at the local, state, tribal, regional and national levels. https://wkkfcln.org/
