Tulane SoPA, New Leaders Council partner to develop inclusive leaders

The Tulane University School of Professional Advancement (Tulane SoPA) and the New Leaders Council have partnered to increase access to educational opportunities for inclusive, equity-focused, cross-sector leaders.  The new collaboration strengthens the quality and breadth of academic programs that support civic engagement and leadership and will offer a 20% discount for courses taken towards the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree.

“Tulane SoPA and New Leaders Council are like-minded organizations that offer changemakers the ability to grow their skills and become leaders of the future, today.”

— Halima Leak Francis, Public Administration Program Director

“We believe in partnerships that create opportunities for continuous growth and community among proximate leaders,” said Karen Pandy-Cherry, New Leaders Council’s Vice President of Programs. “We are excited about providing champions of equity and civic progress the ability to further their education at Tulane SoPA.”

On March 15, Tulane SoPA and New Leaders Council hosted a virtual information session for prospective students. A recording of that session is available below.

“Tulane SoPA and New Leaders Council are like-minded organizations that offer changemakers the ability to grow their skills and become leaders of the future, today,” said Halima Leak Francis, Program Director and Professor of Practice of Public Administration at Tulane SoPA. “By aligning with the New Leaders Council we are offering students a rapid path matched with a curriculum that provides the expertise, knowledge, and skills they will need to help create thriving communities.”

New Leaders Council develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders positioned to transform the country through social and political change rooted in equity. The leadership and collective impact non-profit trains and invests in leaders who are committed to moving the communities they serve and the country forward. Over the past 15 years, New Leaders Council has trained over 10,000 alumni from 50 chapters across the country, creating an ecosystem of place-based, proximate leaders making a collective impact in their communities.

For more information about the Tulane SoPA / New Leaders Council partnership and this pathway for students, please visit here.