New Leaders Alumni
Working Together To Radically Transform Schools For The Better
New Leaders Alumni
Cohort 2003
Cohort 2003
8,000 Strong And Growing
Our national network—over 8,000 equity-focused leaders—are motivated by a deep, personal commitment to making a difference for students of color and students from communities with lower incomes. Our alumni are credible, innovative, and student-focused. They lead with conviction and hope in districts, nonprofits, and public office.
What It Means To Be A New Leader (In Only 7 Words)
Reflections from Our Alumni
Believing the impossible is possible for kids
Michele Mason, Senior Director, Center for Educational Leadership, Charlotte, NC
Leaving a district far better than I found it
Erin McMahon, Superintendent, Marblehead, MA
Leaning in, loving hard, and being authentic
Myron Long, Executive Director, Social Justice School, Washington, DC
Lasting Impact
Our leaders are transforming our schools and communities for the better.
3 in 5 alumni identify as leaders of color.
1 in 5 alumni are promoted into district leadership.
Our alumni serve in over 1,300 school systems.
Be Inspired by Alumni Stories
Tap Into our Alumni Support
Are you already a New Leaders alum? Then you’ve come to the right place.
New Leaders offers coaching and professional learning opportunities to our alumni. We can help you deepen your leadership, amplify your impact, and build community.
New Leaders offers coaching and professional learning opportunities to our alumni. We can help you deepen your leadership, amplify your impact, and build community.
High-quality programming and learning opportunities
Just-in-time support for what you need right now
Community building events in your city
Networking groups to reconnect and share
Resources and leadership tools you can trust
Opportunities for career advancement
