Boards and Commissions Fellowship
The program will be held from January to June fourth Tuesdays 9:00 - 4:00 PM, in-person in New Orleans. Graduation will be celebrated the evening of the final session.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Pronouns
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Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Employer
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Position Title
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What is your highest level of education?
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
Other
Which sector best describes your current employer or professional field?
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Government/ Public
Nonprofit / Community-Based Organization
Education / Higher Education
Healthcare / Public Health
Environmental / Conservation
Business / Private Sector
Legal / Law
Finance / Banking / Accounting
Technology / Engineering
Arts / Culture / Creative Industries
Media / Communications / Journalism
Construction / Architecture / Real Estate
Energy / Utilities
Agriculture / Food Systems
Social Services / Human Services
Philanthropy / Foundations
Faith-Based Organization
Labor / Workforce Development
Self-Employed / Entrepreneur
Student
Retired
Other
How did you hear about our Boards and Commissions Fellowship?
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Are you currently serving on a publicly appointed Board or Commission?
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Yes
No
If yes, which one?
This fellowship includes a kickoff celebration in early January. Training sessions will be held in-person on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 9am-4pm. The 2027 session dates: 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25, 6/22. Graduation celebration will follow in the evening of the final session. Please confirm your availability for all program dates. If you anticipate any conflicts, please describe them below.
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Identity and Background
This program aims to include perspectives that have historically been underrepresented in civic leadership. We ask the following optional questions to better understand who is represented in our program and the communities our participants come from. This information helps us evaluate our outreach, strengthen our programming, and identify opportunities to make participation more inclusive and accessible.
Which racial and/or ethnic identities do you identify with?
White (ex: German, Irish, Polish, French, etc)
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin ex: Mexican or Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Colombian, etc
Black or African American (ex: African Am., Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, etc)
Asian (ex: Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, etc)
American Indian or Alaska Native (ex: Navajo Nation, Chitimacha, Mayan, Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, etc)
Middle Eastern or North African (ex: Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, Pakistani etc)
Other Pacific Islander (ex: Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Fijan, etc)
Creole
Cajun
Other
How do you describe your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Transgender
Other
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Motivational Statements
This fellowship is for individuals who are civically curious and committed to taking the next step toward serving on a board or commission. All fellows will be expected to apply for a Board or Commission during the program. The following questions help us learn more about your motivations to complete this fellowship and any specific boards or commissions that align with your interests and experiences.
How are you involved in your community?
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What's one change you'd like to help bring about in your community in the next 2–3 years? Why does serving on a board or commission specifically (rather than volunteering, organizing, etc.) feel like the right vehicle for that goal?
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Which public Boards or Commissions interest you, and why? What do you want to learn about them? If you do not yet have a specific board or commission in mind, please describe your interests, experiences, or skills and the types of issues you would like to engage with through board or commission service.
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This program aims to include perspectives that have historically been underrepresented in civic leadership. What perspective or lived experience would you bring to a board or commission, and how do you think it would shape your approach to public decision-making?
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