The artifacts below illustrate just a few of the valuable experiences that the NCLA exposed us to during our visit to Washington, DC. We had the opportunity to converse with and ask questions of many well-known political figures, think-tank leaders, charter gurus, as well as hear directly from Rick Hess, author of Cage-Busting Leadership. I left this leadership experience with a new mindset about the relationships that we need to continue to forge with lawmakers and how we have to work strategically to make policy work for us!
The list below details the "specialized trainings" that have enriched my experience as a fellow in the NC Leadership Academy at NC State University!