Boards & Commissions

NCLCVF’s Boards and Commissions Fellowship Program is a leadership development training designed to enhance the desire of community residents to advocate for equity in the areas of environmental, social, and democracy injustices, which often impacts marginalized communities. Through recruiting diverse leaders and supporting them in applying to serve on non-elected local boards and commissions, the goal is to ensure that the people influencing environmental policy are reflective of their communities. We are also building a pool of highly qualified leaders who may someday want to serve in higher leadership roles in their communities.

Through this virtual six month training program, fellows will learn skills to help them serve effectively during their appointment on a board or commission. They will continuously receive support from their mentor throughout their first year of service.

Capacity building is essential in developing a network to support the fellows in receiving an appointment.

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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 8th 2025

VIRUAL CLASSES: April 12th 2025, May 17th 2025, June 14th 2025, July 12th 2025, August 9th 2025, September 13th 2025

GRADUATION: October 11th 2025

Kerry Wiggins

Program Director

kerry@nclcv.org

Please contact Kerry if you have questions about a board/commission that you have applied to, if you are interested in becoming a mentor, or would like to be a presenter

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.