For over three decades, the Urban League's Premier Leadership Development Program (AALDP) has been at the forefront of fostering leadership among senior-level African American professionals. This immersive civic learning initiative is designed to refine participants' professional skills through an intensive curriculum that emphasizes critical community issues and leadership lessons.
Participants in the Leadership Development Program (AALDP) will gain a comprehensive understanding of critical issues facing the underserved, identify and address professional growth opportunities and challenges, prepare for future leadership roles and success, and enhance their professional networks and community connections.
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Leadership Development: AALDP offers participants the chance to gain a deep understanding of significant issues facing underserved communities in Southwestern Ohio and in the workplace. The program equips participants with the skills needed to navigate and influence their professional environments effectively.
Networking Opportunities: Participants will connect with a diverse cohort of peers, creating a robust professional network that extends beyond the program. This network is instrumental in fostering collaboration and support among leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Curriculum Focus: The program covers a broad range of topics, including Health & Wellness, Economics, Human Services, Education, Government & Advocacy, and Leadership. These subjects are crucial for developing well-rounded leaders who are prepared to address the multifaceted challenges in their communities.
Program Structure: AALDP spans ten months, with sessions typically held on the first Friday of each month from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The program includes mandatory overnight sessions, as well as various activities designed to deepen participants' understanding and engagement with the material.
AALDP boasts nearly 1,000 alumni, including prominent leaders. These distinguished participants are on an immersive civic learning initiative designed to refine professional skills through an intensive curriculum that emphasizes critical community issues and leadership lessons. Meet the current class below.
President and CEO
Cincinnati Works
Vice President
Megen Construction Company
Expansion Manager
Cradle Cincinnati
Chief Program Officer
YWCA of Greater Cincinnati
Business Analyst
Fort Washington Investment Advisors
News Reporter
iHeartMedia
VP, Community Manager
JP Morgan Chase
Program Manager
Interact for Health
Senior Associate Dean & Associate Professor
University of Cincinnati-College of Medicine
Co-Owner & Chief Detail Officer
Soul Palette
Director of Product Marketing, Kroger Health
The Kroger Co.
Store Manager
The Kroger Co.
Group Facilitator
Charlie Health
Sales Manager
Verizon
Managing Director, Economic Development
KMK Consulting Company
Director, Consumer Contact Center
Fifth Third
Of Counsel
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Creative Director & Founder
SunnyBlu Creative Agency
Senior Pastor
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church
CEO & Principal Consultant
Sonya Wells Public Health & Wellness Consulting
CCMEP Lead Case Manager
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Chief of Staff
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
AALDP boasts nearly 1,000 alumni, including prominent leaders such as Salimah Abdul-Hakim, Founder and CEO of Soleil Kitchen, and Barbara Bell, District Director for U.S. Representative Greg Landsman. These graduates exemplify the program's impact on professional and community leadership. Meet the impressive class below.
Founder and CEO
Soleil Kitchen
District Director
U.S. House of Representatives/Rep. Greg Landsman
Sr. Director of Workforce
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Associate Dean of the Graduate College
University of Cincinnati
Sr. Mgr, Talent Acquisition
Hillman Group
Sr. Manager
The Kroger Co.
Commercial Leasing Manager/Managing Broker
3CDC/Gunnels Realty
President & CEO
YWCA Greater Cincinnati
Professor
Central State University
Manager of Accounting
Council on Aging
Center Store Sales Manager
The Kroger Co.
Sr. Grants Manager
Cradle Cincinnati
Founding Director
Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center
Cybersecurity Engineer
Western & Southern Financial Group
Principal
Sanders Development Group
Clinical Research Manager/Early Intervention Program Manager
University of Cincinnati
Director of the Women Excel Program & Diverse by Design
Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce
Director, Corporate Development
Triversity Construction
Judge
Hamilton County Municipal Court
Talent Acquisition Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Owner
Secure & Protect
Asst. VP | Dispute Resolution Mgr.
Fifth Third Bank
Mayor
City of Forest Park
Dir. Department of Community & Economic Development
City of Cincinnati
Owner, Event Maven, Creative Dir.
Social B. & Co. Hospitality
Quality Improvement Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
VP of Community Strategies
Greater Cincinnnati Foundation
Supervising Accountant
City of Cincinnati
Attorney
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dir., Software Quality Assurance - Automation
Western & Southern LIfe
Marketing & Branding Coord.
Media Hawk Marketing Firm
President & CEO
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Executive Director
Cincinnati Music Accelerator
Sr. Pastor
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Corporate Affairs Mgr.
The Kroger Co.
Information Systems Operations Support Mgr.
Hamilton County Job & Family Services
Senior Director,
Special Projects & Events
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Logistics Supervisor
TriHealth - Bethesda North Hospital
Nurse Manager
TriHealth Bethesda North
Founder & CEO
GPD Creative Agency
Professional Excellence Specialist
TriHealth
Mgr. Talent Acquisition
TriHealth
Senior VP of Impact
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
