CLEAR Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program Cohort #10

The Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR) is committed to develop and further sustain social justice leaders with the courage, competence and integrity to lead an enduring social justice movement. We do this by providing new and veteran social justice leaders with leadership training, organizational development and system collaboration in order to challenge the status quo and change the manner in which “things have always been done.” Dr. Kenneth Magdaleno

What is the CLEAR Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program?
The Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR) Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program provides participants with an opportunity to participate in a formal and structured mentoring program. Mentors and protégés work together to develop goals and objectives that guide each towards a more meaningful leadership experience whereby participants combine professional learning and mentoring to succeed as a leader. The CLEAR Leadership Mentoring Program develops a “mentoring culture” whereby mentors and protégés, together with other like-minded leaders, seize upon the opportunity to implement and participate in “Praxis” or “Intentional Activism.”

Participant Requirements:

  1. Be open to learn and apply the traits identified as those of a successful social justice leader by the Center of Leadership, Equity and Research (CLEAR).
  2. Pay $200 yearly membership contribution to the CLEAR Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program.
  3. Attend quarterly meetings at scheduled times and places designated by CLEAR leadership.
  4. Attend CLEAR annual conference. Date to be determined.
  5. Contribute to leadership learning and development.
  6. Contribute to networking of the cohort.
  7. Support each other as is expected from a cohort model.

How do I apply?
Complete the appropriate application below, along with additional forms and send applications to kmagdaleno@clearvoz.com.

Mentors
Our mentors:
* Inspires trust
* Maintains their commitment to the protégé and to the program
* Provides guidance without dictating actions
* Offers both constructive criticism and praise
* Is a good role model in both actions and manner of communication

Proteges
Our proteges:
* Inspires to gain additional leadership experience
* Is committed to both the mentoring relationship and to the program
* Has the courage to try new things
* Accepts responsibility
* Learns from their mistakes


How long is the program?
The program is a two year program.

How much is the program?
The participation fee for the program is $200 per year.

For more information
Questions, please contact Dr. Ken Magdaleno at kmagdaleno@clearvoz.com or call: (559) 346-8728.


Program Information

The program includes:

  • Mentorship Training
  • Leadership Training and Seminars
  • Guest Speakers from the Education, Legal, and Political Realms

We seek to:

  • Increase the capacity of members of the Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research, as well as partners to develop and act upon effective leadership for social justice.
  • Model social justice in our workplace values, our relationships with partners, and in the development of innovative initiatives.
  • Foster widespread considerations of social justice by engaging transformative theories and practices in collaboration with surrounding communities
  • Develop strategies for integrating social justice leadership into our equity efforts

The goals of this academy are fourfold:

1) To provide leadership and mentoring opportunities whereby leaders understand that they are not alone in their commitment to social justice leadership and that they will be supported by program participants, past and present

2) To develop positive role models for students from underserved communities and for other at-risk populations

3) To develop social justice leaders who are committed to equity practices and intentional activism (praxis)

4) To provide leadership learning opportunities in the areas of: a) Mentoring b) Systemic Change c) Networking d) Social Justice Advocacy e) Cultural and Intercultural Communication f) Intentional Activism – Praxis

Meeting Dates:

Meeting 1
Saturday, September 25, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD (in person)

Meeting 2
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD (in person)

Meeting 3
Saturday, January 22, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD (in person)

Meeting 4 – SPRING SUMMIT – Date yet to be determined
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBD (in person)

End of Year Celebration - Date/time yet to be determined
June, 2022
LOCATION: TBD (in person)

Additional dates to calendar: Virtual Interviews: Saturday, August 21, 2021; On-going meetings: Dates/times to be agreed upon by Cohort 10 for virtual meetings: October 2021; February 2022; March 2022; May 2022.


Participants