Presidential Forum
Founded by Brown University in 1992, The Leadership Alliance is a consortium of thirty-seven leading research and teaching colleges, universities, and private industry dedicated to increasing the participation of underrepresented and underserved students in Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. training programs. The Alliance has mentored over 6,000 undergraduates with more than 1000 of the summer program alumni, known as the Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholars, earning advanced degrees.
The Leadership Alliance was founded on the principle that promoting and advancing underrepresented talent in research produces a more equitable research workforce and society. By catalyzing a culture of belonging, fostering mentorship, and acknowledging intersectionality, The Leadership Alliance is a change agent that promotes and contributes to the national discourse on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the research workforce.
The Leadership Alliance Presidential Forum
Friday April 18, 2024
Prelude Dinner - The Salamander Hotel D.C.
Friday April 19, 2024
The Kennedy Center
2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C.
The Leadership Alliance Presents: Leading Towards Impact
A Dialogue with Dr. Clarence B. Jones and Christina H. Paxson, President, Brown University
This session is free and open to the public.
Roundtable 1:
The Future Landscape of Academic Diversity: Navigating the “New Normal”
Explore key takeaways from our engaging roundtable discussions, where thought leaders and experts came together to address pressing topics and share actionable insights. These highlights capture the dynamic exchange of ideas and strategies shaping the future in academia, research, and beyond.
Roundtable 2:
Celebrating Our Doctoral Scholars: The New Generation of Leaders and Role Models in Academia, Public and Private Sectors
Performers
Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholars & Alumni
We are inspired by the impact of our collective efforts and are eager to continue our mission of supporting underrepresented students on their path to Ph.D. degrees. However, the journey continues. To sustain and expand our transformative work, we invite you to join us in a vital initiative: establishing an endowment for The Leadership Alliance. Your contribution will serve as a lasting legacy, ensuring that we can empower future generations of scholars and leaders. We appeal to your generosity and ask you to consider donating to support this endowment. Together, we can create a foundation that will uphold the mission of the Leadership Alliance, fostering educational excellence and opportunity for years to come.