About Equity Leaders Fellowship
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The Equity Leaders Fellowship (ELF) is a program that was developed by leaders of color for leaders of color in New Hampshire.  We grow the pipeline of leaders from communities of color to take leadership positions on community committees, boards of directors, and other state & local civic engagement opportunities.  ELF creates a supportive environment to grow the relationship networks of leaders of color.  Joining the ELF “family” results in new relationships, increased social capital, and a community of peer support in the growing networks of fellows/alumni, mentors, community leaders, and faculty, as well as board champions.

The overall goal of ELF is dual:  to build a deep understanding of equity and capacity for collective impact around priority issues for communities of color, and; to build a network of engaged fellows/alumni, mentors, community advisors, and faculty with strong personal and professional relationships.   

​There have been 10 Cohorts, for a combined total of 120 Fellows through June 2024.

ELF Program Info Sheet

​​ELF's Impact
"No longer will I stay silent. I will continue to advocate for individuals who are being marginalized and oppressed."
"I have realized the importance of the network... we're all interconnected... the fact that I can consider calling NH home is a big step for me because of what ELF did for me."

"In my professional life I was quiet or shy. As I learned more from this program, I started to use my voice more in the different groups I'm in... What I'll do differently as a result is try to get into more leadership positions to address the equity issue. I always wanted to do it, but didn't believe in myself until I went through this program."

“I now feel like I’ve found my tribe!  The Equity Leaders Fellowship has changed me by introducing me to friends and colleagues that are like-minded and share the same values.”

Apply to be an ELF Fellow

The ELF Program year runs September through June, with monthly learning sessions, augmented by a 6 month board shadowing experience and a match with an experienced leader of color mentor.  

Engage an ELF Fellow for a Board Exposure Experience with your Board or Committee!

Our program seeks nonprofit boards and committees that are willing to offer the fellows a board exposure experience as a non-voting member for a 6 month period (typically December through June). 

Board Consultation Services

Is your board interested in learning more about how to operationalize equity, diversity and inclusion?
​The Equity Leaders Fellowship is administratively housed at the Center for Workforce Development of Southern NH Area Health Education Center, a program of Lamprey Health Care.
 
For further information about the Equity Leaders Fellowship Program, please email [email protected]

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center
128 State Route 27
Raymond, New Hampshire 03077
Phone: 603-244-7359
Fax: 603-895-1312