Pauline Foster Women's Leadership Institute Cohort 4 Application

Cohort 4 Application

2024-2025
The Pauline Foster Women’s Leadership Institute (PFWLI) is now accepting applications for its fourth cohort. This selective program, developed to honor Pauline Foster’s legacy, equips Jewish women in San Diego with the knowledge, skills, and passion to lead our community. Beginning in September 2024, the program includes monthly learning sessions, learning experiences with our community's leaders, and an exclusive weekend immersive travel experience.

By taking part in the Pauline Foster Women's Leadership Institute, participants will:

- Increase their awareness, knowledge and understanding of effective leadership, of themselves, and of the greater San Diego Jewish community,

- Develop the skills necessary to be a resilient, successful, innovative, and ethical leaders, and

- Join a network of communal leaders, supporting each other, and working to make a positive and lasting impact on our community.

The Institute was created in memory of Pauline Foster (z’’l), a pioneering San Diego Jewish community leader. She was a founder of Federation’s Women’s Division and the first woman in our community to chair both the Women’s Philanthropy and the Board of Directors for Jewish Federation of San Diego.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this prestigious program is highly subsidized. The program cost is $1,800, and covers the program fee and the land-only expenses for the immersive travel experience (flights not included). If the program cost is a barrier, please contact Ilene Tatro at ilenet@jewishinsandiego.org. Payment plans can also be arranged.
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Please provide a short biography of yourself, written in the third person and not more than 100 words. Note that if you are selected for the cohort, this biography may be used in published materials related to this program.*

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What do you aspire to do with the increased leadership skills and capacity you develop through this program? (200 words max)*

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What is your favorite topic of conversation these days (something you're reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about)?* (25 words max)*

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What are your primary leadership involvements in the community (Jewish and non-Jewish)? (Please list.)
What would you most like to learn about leadership (check all that apply):

Different leadership stylesEthical leadershipStrategic thinking / Strategic planningCreating positive culturesGetting most from Boards and CommitteesActive listening / communicationNavigating changeProblem-solvingConflict resolutionSelf-care, self-awareness, self-management, building resilience, emotional intelligenceCultural competence and pluralismTeamwork and collaborationCommunity relationsPhilanthropy and fund-raisingOrganizational visioning
Pauline Foster Women's Leadership Institute Cohort 4 Dates*
All sessions are from 6:30-9:00 pm unless otherwise specified.

September 5, 2024 (6:00-9:00pm)
September 22, 2024 (all day Retreat)
October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024
January 7, 2025
January 30- February 2, 2025 (Weekend Immersive Travel Experience in Mexico City)
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
May 20, 2025

*Dates are subject to change

We thank you for your commitment to attending all sessions. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, your participation is crucial due to the program's rich programming and the importance of building a cohesive cohort experience. If an unforeseen circumstance should arise, communication with the cohort leaders is expected before the session.
Can you commit to all of the above dates?*

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Please upload a recent high-quality portrait photo of yourself. The image should be in JPG or PNG format, not larger than 1.5MB. Note that if you are selected for the cohort, this photo may be used in published materials related to this program.*

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