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In this fellowship program fellows will:

Master Parliamentary Procedure
Understand the importance of crafting your elevator pitch and networking
Discuss environmental justice, injustices, and their impact on our community and, more importantly, our marginalized communities.
Breakdown local budgets and understand how they are created
Gain an understanding of public policy and how to advocate effectively on issues
and much more!

The fellowship program is a 6-month program and fellows are required to:

Attend the fellowship program kick-off
Attend and fully participate in all 6 virtual sessions held via zoom
Connect with their mentors and fellows once a month
Join our Groupme Fellowship Class chat.
Complete all assignments and surveys
Attend graduation

KICK OFF: March 7th 2026

VIRTUAL CLASSES: April 11th 2026, May 16th 2026, June 14th 2026, July 13th 2026, August 8th 2026, September 12th 2026

GRADUATION: October 10th 2026

Ivis Romero

Alumni Engagement/Social Media

ivis@nclcv.org

Please contact Ivis for social media, upcoming events, alumni engagement, or if you want to discuss content for upcoming newsletters.

Maraim Rivera

Program Coordinator

maraim@nclcv.org

Please contact Maraim if you have questions about the program or if you’re interested in becoming a fellow.

Our mission is to increase diversity on boards and commissions by recruiting women, people of color, and other underrepresented individuals to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Striving to create a reflective and inclusive government, beginning at the local level, one fellow at a time.

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