Lead for America

Recruits and develops diverse community leaders to tackle local challenges through 2040

Primary audience
Emerging Leaders
Work area
Leadership Development
Topic
Community Service

About Organization

Lead for America identifies and trains dynamic leaders to work on critical community issues across the United States. The organization aims to build a network of 1 million leaders by 2040 who engage across differences and drive local solutions.

What They Focus On

Leadership Development

Building capacity of emerging leaders to tackle complex problems through training, mentorship, and skill development

Community Problem-Solving

Addressing local challenges by deploying trained leaders to work directly on issues affecting communities

Civic Engagement

Fostering dialogue across differences and strengthening democratic participation to build more resilient communities

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Leaders

    Recruit dynamic and diverse individuals committed to serving their communities and solving problems

  • 02

    Train and Develop

    Equip selected leaders with skills, frameworks, and networks to drive effective community change

  • 03

    Deploy to Communities

    Place trained leaders in communities to work on local challenges and build connections

  • 04

    Support and Scale

    Provide ongoing support and grow the network toward the goal of one million leaders

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Lead for America

Leadership Recruitment

Identifies and selects diverse, talented individuals committed to community service and public problem-solving

Leadership Development

Provides training and support to equip leaders with skills to address complex community challenges

Community Engagement

Facilitates dialogue and collaboration across differences to build understanding and drive local solutions

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Lead for America.

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Contact

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