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Building the pipeline of leaders committed to making sure all children grow up in safe, healthy and hopeful communities, while reducing the homicide and shooting rates of Black men and boys
Interested in applying for the 2024 Young Leader Fellowship?
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Fellowship
Fellowship
Overview
Overview
This Fellowship is an intensive eight-month experience designed for 18 - 24 year old young leaders in our partner cities.
Throughout the Fellowship Young leaders will
Engage with local leaders, mentors, national experts to deepen their knowledge, skills, and network
Gain insights regarding Cities United violence prevention strategies, personal and professional leadership, policy and advocacy, and capacity building
Fellowship Activities
In-Person Meet Ups
In-Person Meet Ups
Connect with legislators, policy and advocacy professionals and leaders in the work of violence prevention
Monthly Learning Calls
Monthly Learning Calls
Learn from experts in the field of community violence prevention, interruption and reduction
Group Projects
Group Projects
Build transformative work alongside fellows from across the country
Mentorship
Mentorship
Build lasting professional relationships with leaders and peers
Meet our 2023 Cohort
Young Leader Fellowship Alumni
2022 YOUNG LEADER FELLOW ALUMNI
Alexis Bookert Lynese Cammack
Asa Singleton Muminah Adeyemi
Chyann McQueen Ousmane Diallo
Jalen Williams Seryn Bentley
Jessie McGee Tareil George
Kaaleah Jones Twanye Johnson
Kwanbe Bullard Zonnie Thompson
2021 YOUNG LEADER FELLOW ALUMNI
Aaliyah Guillory-Nickens Meti Regassa
Chase Campbell Miarri Phillips
Doneah Marshall Raymond Austin Jr.
Elijah Thomas Talasia Jones
Erion Davison Taylar Dickey
Garett Henson Zaynab Adesokan
Jessiah Paul
2020 YOUNG LEADER FELLOW ALUMNI
Adeola Awokoya Micheal Filmore
Caesar Baughman Michael Thompson
Cashayla Rodgers Monta Fullilove
Cecil Hill Savannah Manns
Jaffari Williams-Fox Shania Bennett
Jailen Leavell Travis Evans Jr.
Jwa'n Moore Trevor Register
Keanu Rogers
2019 YOUNG LEADER FELLOW ALUMNI
Eboni Campbell Myles Taylor
Emanuel "Boo" Milton Rachel Askew
Fadumo Abdullahi Reid Stowe
Justin "JT" Gatling Tanisha Scott
Gabe Moore Trey Bonilla
Malik Patterson
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Young Leader Fellowship Application open for the 2022 cohort?
When does the Young Leader Fellowship Application open for the 2022 cohort?
October 27, 2023
Can anyone apply?
Can anyone apply?
African American young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 years old are welcome to apply
What is the duration of the fellowship?
What is the duration of the fellowship?
8 months
How much is the Fellowship stipend?
How much is the Fellowship stipend?
$1,500
Will there be any information sessions this year?
Will there be any information sessions this year?
Yes! Lookout for info session announcements on the events page and @citiesunited on all socials.
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