Leadership For Racial Equity Program

program Overview

Welcome to the Leadership for Racial Equity (LFRE) Cohort Program, "Catalyzing Institutional Change," offered by Leadership Snohomish County. Our initiative is meticulously designed to empower leaders passionate about creating systemic change that promotes racial equity within their organizations and communities.

The transformative LFRE program unfolds over 4.5 months, immersing participants in a series of intensive sessions. These sessions are tailored to deepen awareness, develop critical skills, and equip participants with effective tools and practices. They're also geared towards building personal and institutional strategies for sustaining racial equity efforts, and fostering collaborative leadership. Beginning with a two-day intensive retreat, the program consists of monthly full-day sessions. Each gathering is a unique blend of enlightening lectures, hands-on workshops, reflective exercises, and networking opportunities.

Through the LFRE program, we foster an environment conducive to critical thinking and transformational conversations about racial equity. As a participant, you will gain a deep, nuanced understanding of racial equity and tangible strategies to drive change within your organization. Moreover, you will join a robust network of leaders committed to the cause of racial equity.

Course objectives

The LFRE program aims to:
1. Introduce participants to the concept of racial equity and its pivotal role in leadership and organizational contexts.
2. Cultivate skills required to effect institutional changes that foster racial equity.
3. Provide tools and practices for implementing racial equity analysis and organizational assessments.
4. Propagate personal well-being strategies that aid the sustainability of leadership in racial equity.
5. Promote collaborative leadership through shared learning and actionable plans.
6. Prepare participants to overcome the challenges inherent in institutional change for racial equity.
7. Encourage participants to develop intentional practices that enable them to thrive as leaders for racial equity.
8. Facilitate the formation of a network of equity guardians committed to advancing racial equity within their respective organizations and communities.
9. Create an environment conducive to reflection on the journey thus far and to plan future steps towards achieving racial equity.

program impact

Through the LFRE program, you will cultivate a profound understanding of racial equity. You will be equipped with the practical tools and strategies necessary to drive systemic change within your organization. Moreover, you'll become part of a network of like-minded leaders committed to advancing racial equity. This network will serve as a supportive community for collaboration and shared learning. This program guides you on a transformative journey of understanding, development, and collaboration, equipping you to make a substantial impact on promoting racial equity within your sphere of influence. We eagerly anticipate your participation in this critical mission.

Tuition

$3,700

Limited scholarships are available for people with limited resources. Please indicate the need in your application.

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS FOR THE FALL 2024 COHORT.

DEADLINE

August 21, 2024

2024 fall SCHEDULE

Aug 22 & 23, 2024 (In person) Two-Day Intensive 8:30 am - 4 pm

Sept 12, 2024 (Virtual) 8:30 am - 4 pm

Oct 17, 2024 (Virtual) 8:30 am - 4 pm

Nov 14, 2024 (Virtual) 8:30 am - 4 pm

Dec 12, 2024 (In person) 8:30 am - 3 pm

Dec 12, 2024 (In person) 3 pm - 4 pm Celebration

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2024 FALL SCHEDULE