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Leaders of Color Network

The LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network is a professional networking group for senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders of color working in LeadingAge member organizations. The network is also open to allies—individuals committed to fostering inclusive aging services work environments where everyone is empowered to thrive.

The Leaders of Color Network is designed to support and facilitate career advancement and leadership opportunities in the field of aging services. The network also allows members to share race-related challenges, exchange resources and ideas, and participate in expert-led discussions about relevant topics. We hope you will join us today.

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Benefits of Joining the Leaders of Color Network

Engage With a Growing Community

As a Leaders of Color Network member, you’ll have numerous opportunities to connect and build relationships with other leaders who share your goals and challenges. Join us to exchange resources and ideas with other leaders like yourself, give and gain support as you advance in your career, and discover new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Develop Your Leadership Skills

The Leaders of Color Network strives to expand the leadership bench within LeadingAge member organizations while supporting the next generation of diverse leaders. Your network membership gives you access to webinars and resources designed to build your knowledge and skills while addressing your unique needs and interests as a leader of color.
Expand Your Professional Network

Broaden your professional and personal networks by connecting with leaders of color across LeadingAge member communities. You can engage in LeadingAge’s advocacy work, participate in boards and committees, and collaborate with national and state peers while building relationships that enrich your career.
Allies: Foster Inclusive Workplaces

As an ally member of the Leaders of Color Network, you’ll obtain tools to help you foster a workplace culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion. Learn strategies for supporting the career advancement and well-being of leaders of color while creating a more supportive work environment for all staff.

Join or Launch a State Leaders of Color Network

Several states have established networks to support leaders of color working for member organizations in their states. State-based networks work closely with the LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network to enhance engagement among leaders of color at the state level and offer those leaders an enriching member experience that is close to home and tailored to their unique perspectives and needs. State-based networks also help state partner organizations attract diverse members, support workforce development, and improve leader retention.

To date, eight states have established leaders of color networks. To email your state network, click the appropriate box below. Can’t find your state’s name? Consider volunteering to develop a network in your state. Contact the LeadingAge national office for guidance and support.

California

Georgia

Maryland

New Jersey/Delaware

North Carolina

Pennsylvania

Virginia

Washington

Resources

Leaders of Color Webinars

LeadingAge hosts webinars to inform leaders of color about important issues and to inspire them to act. Attend webinars live or watch these videos.

Orientation to Lobby Day Webinar: The webinar prepares leaders of color in the field of aging services to meet with their elected representatives and their staff while visiting Capitol Hill during the LeadingAge Leadership Summit. A panel of leaders of color share their past experiences with Lobby Day and the senior vice president of policy and advocacy at LeadingAge provides an overview of Lobby Day and discusses LeadingAge’s 2024 policy priorities.

Allies in Action: Creating a Supportive Workplace Webinar: A diversity, equity, and inclusion expert discusses what an ally is, how allies can foster inclusive workplaces in the field of aging services, and what strategies can help allies cultivate inclusive spaces. You can watch the webinar or read this article.

Leaders of Color Network Advocacy Webinar Series: Three webinars, presented by seasoned advocates, offer practical guidance for getting involved in the advocacy process at the state and federal levels. They include:

Leaders of Color as Influencers in Aging Services: A panel of four influential leaders of color in aging services share their career journeys and explain what helped support their advancement in the LTSS sector.