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To Train. To Mentor. To Inspire.

We are a national consortium of major U.S. higher education institutions, and private industry united by a shared mission— to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, the public, and the private sector.

Who We Are

The Leadership Alliance is a professional family and a career builder that brings together the best minds and the best ideas to promote cultural diversity in the workforce. Hear from our community about the impact of the Leadership Alliance.

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Dr. Teresa Ramirez describes what the Leadership Alliance means to her.
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Alex Weingart talks about his experience at our national symposium.
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Mrs. Earnestine Baker talks about the value and benefits of the Leadership Alliance.
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How We Do It
Leadership Alliance programs foster intellectual and professional growth along every stage of the academic and career path.
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Join a Legacy of Scholars

The Leadership Alliance believes that continuity of mentorship leads to a legacy of scholars. Join TLA Connect, our online mentoring and networking platform, where job opportunities, fellowship, and programmatic announcements are shared and mentoring relationships are formed.

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Where We Do It
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“After I finished my PhD I was able to come back and share these experiences with you.”
Alumni Presenter
Arturo Zavala, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology, Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholar Alumnus, 1995 SR-EIP Yale Participant

For over 30 years, we have provided support in the shape of encouragement, mentorship, and training. See how the Alliance is tipping the scales and populating a workforce reflective of the diverse fabric of our society.

1,091

Leadership Alliance alumni or Doctoral Scholars have successfully completed a PhD or MD-PhD

90

successfully completed their MD-PhD

6000+

students have participated in our SR-EIP

Our Impact