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Leadership That Reflects the Communities We Serve

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We’re not just building leaders. We’re building legacy.

At the Institute of Affinity Leadership, we create spaces where leaders from historically underrepresented backgrounds can rise—together. Whether you're a superintendent, cabinet member, or aspiring changemaker, IAL is your place to be seen, supported, and strategically equipped for what’s now and what’s next.

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About IAL

The Institute of Affinity Leadership is a national movement rooted in equity, authenticity, and belonging. We support leaders from historically underrepresented backgrounds through executive coaching, strategic networking, and whole-leader wellness.

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Five Pillars Snapshot

At the Institute of Affinity Leadership, we believe that transformative leadership requires more than just access—it demands care, strategy, and community. Our five Pillars of Impact were intentionally designed to address the unique challenges faced by underrepresented leaders, while equipping them to lead with confidence, authenticity, and influence across systems.

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Impact That Speaks for Itself

IAL is more than a leadership program—it’s a home for those who’ve led in silence, been overlooked, or told to dim their light. Our impact lives in the voices of courageous leaders who found their confidence, community, and calling through this work. We don’t just develop talent—we affirm identity, amplify purpose, and build spaces where authenticity leads the way.

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Nov. 8. 2025

Tri-State Leaders of Color for Education Summit

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Nyack, NY

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Nov. 8. 2025

Tri-State Leaders of Color for Education Summit

Join us for the official kickoff of the Tri-State Leaders of Color Cohort, hosted by the Institute of Affinity Leadership. This in-person co...

Event Details

8AM

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6PM

Nyack, NY

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