Leadership Institutes

The Mandela Washington Fellowship Leadership Institutes are comprehensive executive-style programs designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities through the themes of business, civic engagement, and public management.  Since 2014, educational institutions in 38 states and the District of Columbia have hosted Fellows for Leadership Institutes. 

The six-week Institutes support the development of Fellows’ leadership skills through academic study, workshops, mentoring, networking with U.S. leaders, and collaboration with U.S. citizens. The Institutes strengthen connections between the United States and Africa and establish enduring partnerships between Fellows, local communities, and private businesses. 

2025 Leadership Institutes

The 26 Leadership Institutes are located in 21 states across the U.S.  Map key: Business – navy; Civic Engagement – medium blue; Public Management – gold.
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