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Introducing the LEED Fellowship by Made by Change: Empowering Visionary Leaders to Transform Education

Why the LEED Fellowship?

In today's rapidly evolving world, creating meaningful change in education requires passionate leaders equipped with the right knowledge, mindset, and networks. The LEED Fellowship is designed to cultivate such leaders—individuals ready to challenge the status quo and drive transformative action for young people in their communities.

Our Vision

We believe in fostering leadership that:

  • Challenges Existing Systems: Encouraging leaders to question and innovate beyond traditional boundaries.

  • Embraces Diverse Perspectives: Building a Community of Difference where varied viewpoints lead to richer solutions.

  • Cultivates Hope and Possibility: Instilling a mindset that envisions and strives for a better future for young people.

The Fellowship Experience

Over an immersive eighteen-month journey, LEED Fellows will:

  • Engage in Deep Reflection: Participate in structured learning that integrates personal introspection about their community and the intersection with the larger past and present educational landscape.

  • Collaborate Across Sectors: Join leaders from various industries to tackle educational inequities through innovative, community-driven solutions.

  • Develop Action Projects: Design and implement initiatives that address pressing challenges in their communities, with mentorship and support to ensure lasting impact

Cultivating a Community of Difference

Central to the LEED Fellowship is the creation of a Community of Difference—a space where:

  • Meaningful Dialogue Flourishes: Fellows engage in challenging conversations, unpack systemic barriers, and collaborate to build innovative solutions.

  • Diverse Perspectives are Valued: Leaders from various backgrounds come together to deepen their understanding of educational inequities and develop actionable solutions.

  • Innovative Solutions Emerge: Through collaboration, fellows develop actionable strategies to address educational inequities.

Measuring Success

We are committed to ensuring the fellowship's impact through:

  • Fellowship Engagement & Learning Outcomes: Assessing participation, depth of engagement, and personal growth.

  • Action Project Implementation & Impact: Tracking the development and community impact of fellows’ initiatives.

  • Network Strength & Collaboration: Evaluating the strength of connections formed and ongoing collaborations post-fellowship.

  • Community & Stakeholder Feedback: Gathering insights to refine and enhance future fellowship cohorts.

Join Us in Making a Difference

By investing in the LEED Fellowship, you are not just developing individual leaders—you are creating a movement of changemakers dedicated to reimagining what is possible for young people. Together, we can cultivate visionaries, disruptors, and architects of a better future.