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BIPOC professionals encouraged to join leadership series
Stacy Wescoe//February 23, 2021//
The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity (FRGE) of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is now accepting applications to participate in a year-long executive leadership development series for Black, Indigenous and People of Color leaders.
“The development of current BIPOC leaders in our community to be ready for executive roles, is pivotal for the equitable transformation of the entire Lehigh Valley,” said Fund leader Kevin Greene, COO of Faces International.
The organization is looking for ten BIPOC applicants who are already active in the Lehigh Valley who are creating an impact in the community.
The series is aimed at helping those individuals develop their networks, enhance their skillsets and grow their influence to achieve a higher level of leadership.
The series will have both virtual and in-person sessions as well as offline mentoring sessions and an out-of-area immersive experience.
“While the FRJE works within a larger equity agenda, it has specific work that it will create and invest in to enhance Black and Brown leadership in the Lehigh Valley community. In this inaugural year, the FRJE will focus on two key goals: building executive BIPOC leadership and building capacity with BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations,” said Jill Pereira, vice president of education and impact for UWGLV.
The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity launched in June 2020 and has received financial support from BB&T now Truist, Behr Paint, Bridgenet Solutions and TBL Services Inc., Gateway Health, Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation, PPL Corporation and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Women United as well as individual United Way donors.
Individuals who identify as BIPOC, work for or own a nonprofit organization or business and have worked in their professional field for a minimum of three years are encouraged to apply at www.unitedwayglv.org.
The deadline for applications is April 1.
