Programs
Structured pathways for leaders ready to act.
Voice4Equity's programs bring leaders together in cohorts built around shared purpose, culturally responsive practice, and a passion for learning.
Program 01
The Policy Leadership Academy
The Policy Leadership Academy (PLA) is a highly accessible, cohort-based program designed to equip leaders at all levels with a culturally responsive policy framework you can put to work immediately. Participants build the skills, mindsets, and peer networks that leadership requires, learning alongside other leaders who are ready to start changing conditions toward empowerment for all. The PLA is offered as a cross organization online program, and can also be taken to your organization as an in-person program.
- Learn and apply the Culturally Responsive Policy Ecosystem (CRPE) framework in your own context
- Develop narrative skills to lead policy conversations from your leadership seat
- Examine how your leadership story and mindset informs leading in your own voice
- Practice equity-based decision-making by working through policy conflicts and contradictions with your peers
- Develop a personal policy leadership action plan grounded in community
Who this is for
Designed for leaders across public, nonprofit, and private sectors who influence, implement, or design public policy, and are ready to lead that work with greater intention and impact.
Upcoming Cohort
- Format
- Online, synchronous
- Dates
- Oct 7, 14 · Nov 4, 18 · Dec 2, 9
- Time
- 2:00–4:00 pm PT / 5:00–7:00 pm ET
- Credential
- Digital badge and certificate for 14 instructional hours in culturally responsive policy leadership
- Fee
- $1,250 all inclusive
- Apply
- Applications for the fall cohort are open — apply below
Program 02
Executive Coaching
As mission-driven leaders, our constituents benefit greatly from our continuous engagement in learning, professional growth and an innovative mindset. Executive coaching provides a powerful return on this commitment to leadership excellence. Let me help you get matched with a highly skilled and confidential executive coach! I am also certified to administer the EQi 2.0 and EQ360 assessments if you would like to leverage this research-based and globally recognized emotional intelligence framework for individual or team development. Don’t do leadership alone. We can help!
Who this is for
Leaders looking to receive confidential feedback on your approach to meeting your organization’s mission, managing conflict, working through change processes, improving your strategies, and developing greater self awareness around empowerment, inclusivity, and team building.
Upcoming Cohort
- Format
- Online, synchronous, one-on-one, confidential
- Dates
- Select once a month or twice a month; day and evening schedules available
- Fee
- Based on selecting a 3-month or 6-month schedule
- Apply
- Set up a 20 minute discussion with DrK to review your coaching goals
Program 03
When Women Lead 2027
When Women Lead is a convening and leadership development experience specifically for women across sectors who are building toward greater policy influence and public impact. Each year's cohort is brought together under themes that are highly relevant to policy areas that leaders are grappling with and want to further explore. The 2027 convening will gather leaders who want to explore Policy Voice Through Narrative. The Planning Committee is excited to announce that we will be gathering in Kansas City! Seats will be limited for this tailored program.
- Explore the intersection of identity, voice, and policy leadership in a space designed for women
- Build peer relationships through a network of women leaders committed to collective action
- Develop a personal leadership narrative rooted in your own story and community
- Create a concrete plan for expanding your policy influence in 2027 and beyond
- Join a community of purpose that continues well beyond the program itself
Who this is for
Open to women leaders at all career stages who are energized by what's possible, work in or adjacent to public policy, and want to lead with more voice, more power, and more community behind them. Registration will open in Fall 2026.
Ready to take the next step?
Applications for the Policy Leadership Academy's fall cohort are open now.
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