WELCOME!

GLI is a leadership development program that builds essential skills, mentoring and networking opportunities for aspiring community leaders from Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Fellows initiate community projects to address important issues and apply their skills to involve other volunteers to make a meaningful difference. GLI Fellows are passionate about serving our community, yet are underrepresented in current leadership positions and they operate outside the “executive board room.” Their power lies in their places of worship, neighborhoods, and community-based organizations. Through the Grassroots Leadership Initiative, community leaders are exposed to a leadership approach that emphasizes inclusion and transformation of community from the inside out.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2009 class.

The Grassroots Leadership Initiative is in a restructuring phase and GLI alumni are working together to lead the effort to create the future of GLI.   The 2009 Class application process and start date are subject to the reorganizing and restructuring of the program.   We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm to be a part of GLI.

The commitment to the GLI mission is unwavering. 

Congratulation to Cesar Gomez, Ashlee Wortham, Jae Williams, Leigh Llewelyn and Kelsey Hitchingham!

Thank you New College of Florida for providing a wonderful location for this occasion.