Events
Leading with Purpose
Join us for a 90 min. virtual leadership development opportunity presented by the New Politics Leadership Academy (NPLA).
This session is offered bimonthly and is a chance to encounter the approach to leadership development that is central to our work. Expect an engaging mix of leadership development theory, myth, pop culture, reflection, and dialogue. The session will be led by Dr. Max Klau, a Harvard-trained leadership expert who is the Chief Program Officer at NPLA. There will be 15 min. info session at the end and there is no cost to attend.
Leading with Purpose
Join us for a 90 min. virtual leadership development opportunity presented by the New Politics Leadership Academy (NPLA).
This session is offered bimonthly and is a chance to encounter the approach to leadership development that is central to our work. Expect an engaging mix of leadership development theory, myth, pop culture, reflection, and dialogue. The session will be led by Dr. Max Klau, a Harvard-trained leadership expert who is the Chief Program Officer at NPLA. There will be 15 min. info session at the end and there is no cost to attend.
Leading with Purpose
Join us for a 90 min. virtual leadership development opportunity presented by the New Politics Leadership Academy (NPLA).
This session is offered bimonthly and is a chance to encounter the approach to leadership development that is central to our work. Expect an engaging mix of leadership development theory, myth, pop culture, reflection, and dialogue. The session will be led by Dr. Max Klau, a Harvard-trained leadership expert who is the Chief Program Officer at NPLA. There will be 15 min. info session at the end and there is no cost to attend.
Alumni Exclusive: How to Knock Doors with Alex Escobar & Lucy Arthur-Paratley
Want to be an engaged citizen this election cycle? Never talked to a voter or volunteered for a campaign? Rusty?
Join us as we share tips & tricks and practice talking to voters. Volunteering to knock doors on behalf of a campaign or organization is a great way to take action and contribute to improving participation in our democracy. Hear from folks who've done it and get your questions answered!
How to Be a Poll Worker
Are you interested in making a meaningful contribution to our democracy? Join NPLA and our partners at Power the Polls, Vet the Vote, and the AmeriCorps Alumni Democracy Project for an engaging and informative session on how to become a poll worker.
Serving with Pride
New Politics Leadership Academy (NPLA) is a non-partisan nonprofit dedicated to recruiting and supporting servant leaders — military veterans, national service alumni, and transformational leaders who have committed themselves to service — to run for office.
LGBTQ Victory Insitute (Victory) is the only non-partisan nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to training LGBTQ+ people how to run winning campaigns.
We’re partnering with the Victory Institute to host an insightful panel on the journey of running for office as an LGBTQ person. Our panelists include Cristina Flores, Itay Balely, Andre Carroll, and a Nashville City Councilor Olivia Hill. Join us as they discuss their experiences running for office!
NPLA Happy Hours
Interested in connecting with other service-minded individuals?
We're hosting happy hours in six cities across the country. You don't have to be an alum of our programming to join!
Drop in, stay a while, bring a servant leader you'd like to join Answering the Call, and network with other alums and NPLA staff. Drinks and appetizers are on us. Sign up here learn when and where' we’re meeting.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Cristina at cristina@newpoliticsacademy.org
Pathways of Service: Meet Our Servant Leaders
Learn about the variety of paths your career can take once you decide to continue your service to country and community in politics. Our panel will feature a diverse trio of servant leaders who have chosen different ways to be more civically engaged. They will share their experience in our programs and how they’re continuing to serve today.
Featured Panelists:
Reyn Kaupiko, State of Hawaii Veteran Advisory Board Member
Hannah Bowen, City Councilor at Large in Beverly, MA
Maureen Dizon, Associate Chief of Staff for Instructional Programs at Rhode Island Department of Education
Sign-up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cristina Flores.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
7:15pm-8:00pm ET
** Please note that if you're an alumni of our programming, this event might not be for you, check-in with Stephanie Armstrong to learn more about alumni focused events!
Service and the State of the Dream
The Mission Continues and New Politics Leadership Academy are partnering up in celebration of MLK Day! Join us for our “Service and the State of the Dream” session where we will provide a space for participants to reflect together how we might serve in ways that honor MLK’s legacy in the year ahead.
Join us in this new year as we gather in community with fellow servant leaders to discuss how we might advance the dream through our service in the year ahead. Sign up here.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
7:30pm-8:30pm ET
If you have any questions, please reach out to Cristina at cristina@newpoliticsacademy.org