The Environmental Leadership Program
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP)
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is dedicated to fostering visionary, action-oriented, and diverse leadership for a sustainable future. ELP's mission is to support leaders by providing them with the necessary guidance and resources to launch new initiatives, achieve significant successes, and ascend to new leadership roles. The program emphasizes a broad definition of leadership that transcends positional power, recognizing that leadership can manifest at all levels within various sectors.
Training and Learning Opportunities
ELP offers fellowship programs that help individuals understand their existing leadership strengths and enhance their capacities.
Networking
Fellows are connected with peers through regional and national networks, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Mentorship
ELP links fellows with experienced environmental leaders, providing opportunities for substantive interactions and mentoring.
Diversity and Inclusion
ELP believes that meaningful diversity is crucial for public leadership. The program actively cultivates skills and awareness needed to work effectively across differences.
ELP's vision is guided by the belief that leadership begins with relationships and the personal skills needed to develop them. The program aims to create a broadly diverse community of leaders who are equipped to bring about a just and sustainable future.