Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance Cohort 10 Application

Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance

2025-2026 Cohort 10 Application
Instructions: Please complete this application to be considered for the tenth cohort of the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance.

Questions? Contact Colleen at cmcaluney@ywcaoahu.org or 808-695-2636.

Deadline to apply: Saturday, May 31, 2025

** The Pasty T. Mink Leadership Alliance is open to all qualified applicants. We seek to have a diverse group of women from a variety of fields and industries and will select only one applicant per company, per cohort.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Personal contact information
- Company/Organization information
- Updated resume (upload attachment) to include:
  - Last seven years of employment (positions held, time frame and responsibilities)
  - Detailed education/certifications, accolades, etc.
  - Current and past community service
- Professional Letter of Recommendation (upload attachment)
- Personal Letter of Recommendation (upload attachment)
- Professional Headshot (upload image)
- Professional Bio (upload attachment)
- Personal application responses
- Sponsor commitment
- Attendance commitment
- Tuition commitment
Name*

First NameLast Name
Job Title*
Company/Organization Name*
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
In the event that scholarships may be available to applicants who meet one of the following criteria, please check one box to be considered and verify that you meet the criteria.

I am applying as the owner of a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).I am applying as an employee of a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).I am applying as an employee of a Education Organization.I am applying as an employee of a Non-Profit Organization.
Sponsor Name (the person who is authorizing payment for you to participate in the program)*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor Job Title*
Sponsor E-mail*
Sponsor Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
With 250 words or less, explain why you should be considered as a participant in the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance.*
With 250 words or less, describe your expected takeaways and how you plan to apply them to your company/organization or community.*
What other professional development programs are you currently enrolled in or planning to apply to, within the next 12 months?*
2025 - 2026 Schedule (9:00a-3:00p most days)

Thursday, August 21 from 10:00am - 4:00pm - Orientation, Debrief & Team Building (YWCA Kokokahi, Kaneohe)
Thursday, September 4 - Cohort 10 Kick Off (5:30-7:30p)
Friday, September 12 - StrengthsFinder

Thursday, October 9 - Strategic Planning

Friday, October 24 - Wahine Forum (8:00am - 3:00pm)

Thursday, November 6 - Fostering Collaborations & Connections

Tuesday, November 18 - Walk with Me - Be Today's Leader & Community Service Project
Thursday, December 4 - Mink Wahine Leadership Holiday Pau Hana

(5:30 -7:30pm - Exclusive Sip & Shop from 4:00pm - 5:30pm)

Tuesday, December 16 - View from the C-Suite

Thursday, January 8 - Community & Civic Impact

Thursday, January 22 - Public Speaking & Reading the Room

Community Service: Bella Project Styling Event (various volunteer shift available)
- Friday, January 30 (3:00 - 7:30p)
- Satuday, January 31 (8:00a - 2:30p)
Thursday, February 19 - Mink Wahine Leadership Series (11:00a - 1:00p)

Thursday, March 5 - Financial Business Acumen

Tuesday, March 17 - Mink Leader Pathways

Thursday, April 2 - Mentoring the Next Generation

Thursday April 16 - The Power of Persuasion: Negotiating with Courage & Compassion

Tuesday, May 5 - Mental Health & Balance

Thursdday, May 14 - Mink Wahine Leadership Series

Thursday, May 22 - Graduation / Community Service Presentation

Disclaimer: The scheduled dates and times may be subject to change.

*Date TBA - Cohort 10 Mink Leader Bella Project Dress Drive
Attendance: To graduate from the Leadership Alliance, attendance to at least 18 of the 20 sessions is required. Are you able to commit to attending at least 18 sessions, including the Graduation?*

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Are you and your employer/sponsor willing to make a 10-month commitment so that you can fulfill the attendance requirements? If you are unable to commit to the attendance requirements, please apply at another time.*

YesNo
Employer Commitment to allow applicant to attend a minimum of 18 out of 20 sessions, if selected. Employer Signature

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Commitment to cover tuition expenses of $4,500.00 Employer/Sponsor Signature

Clear
Applicant Signature *

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I understand that the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership and YWCA Oahu do not guarantee acceptance to the Leadership Alliance Program and I agree to abide by their final selection decision.
Upload a PDF of the application with employer signature if he/she is unable to provide a digital signature above.

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Upload Resume*

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Upload Professional Letter of Recommendation*

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Upload Personal Letter of Recommendation*

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Upload Professional Bio*

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Upload Professional Headshot. If you do not have a professional headshot, please email one to mcbl@ywcaoahu.org as soon as possible.

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