2022 Leadership Development Program
August 3, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6
8:30 am - 4:30 pm United Way Offices, Eastman Conference Room
Kick-off and Orientation - August 3
Graduation Ceremony - November 3, Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Program Application Deadline May 31, 2022
United Way’s Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP) was established to identify, train, and promote local emerging leaders ages 40 and under for placement on boards, committees, and community projects, and in policy-making positions, to ensure the region and its organizations are tapping the full potential of our resident young professionals.
The primary focus of ELDP is the development and application of effective leadership skills and competencies in one’s personal, professional, and public service pursuits. The connections, experience, and relationships built throughout ELDP are invaluable to individuals, organizations, and our entire community, as we work together to help local organizations thrive.
2021 Emerging Leadership Development Program Class
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Five-day training
- Program cost is $399
- Encourages community awareness, leadership, and networking
- Curriculum topics include Communication, Leadership, Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Self-Leadership, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, and Board Membership Responsibilities
“We come from multiple sectors - from for-profit, not-for-profit, higher education - and after about 3 hours and an improv class later, we became a group of colleagues and friends.”
– 2019 ELDP Graduate, Margaret Whelehan
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Sheila Strong at (585) 242-6554 or sheila.strong@unitedwayrocflx.org
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
MANY THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OF THE ELDP STEERING COMMITTEE
Melisza Campos
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Raquel Lowry
City of Rochester
Carla Quackenbush
Rochester Institute of Technology
Chris Phelps
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Andrew Powers
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Victor Sanchez
University of Rochester
Margaret Courtney
Monroe County Systems Integration Project