Nehemiah Leaders Programs

Nehemiah Leaders Programs, founded in 2000, propels the intellectual, spiritual and economic growth of diverse populations on a path to self sufficiency.

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NELP’s mission is to change the world for the better by developing a network of empowered, diverse leaders with the skills and passion for leading and for achieving catalytic change within their organizations, communities, and lives.

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At Nehemiah Leadership Programs, we fuel and deliver programs that expand diverse leadership.

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It is in all of our interests for our region to be committed to the idea of widening the spectrum of opportunities so that more young people can make a difference and so that we, in turn, get the opportunity to take pride in playing a small role in their successes to come. Donate. toSupport our foundation today and help us continue our work.

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NELP

The Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, a selective 10-month professional development program, prepares its Fellows for effective and ethical leadership in their companies and communities.

NELP Sr. Fellows

Our NELP senior fellows graduates have taken more than 300 seats on boards and commissions, and sit at the tables of leadership within our regional corporations. Our NELP family has grown to include emerging leaders from all backgrounds: Latino, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, white, male, female, non-binary and LGBTQ. 

NELP Youth

While the NELP program caters to the needs of mid-career professionals, we are piloting a similar program designed for a younger audience, for those enrolled in or just graduated from college, who are looking for their opportunities to learn business skills and become part of the leadership community while giving back to the community. Still under development, this program will offer similar professional development with content tailored to those who have yet to grow a career

ChangeMakers - NELP Graduation

ChangeMakers

The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab and the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program produces an annual list of Change Makers working in and for the Black, AAPI and Hispanic communities, a roster of people who are transforming Sacramento and the greater region. We aim to elevate a class of leaders characterized by their commitment to making the Sacramento region fairer and more just.

Upcoming Events

Learn more about upcoming events hosted by Nehemiah Leaders Programs. We host a variety of public and member only events for development, celebration, and education. 

How We Create Change

NELP Graduates

Board Positions

Years of Excellence

Nehemiah Leaders Programs Sponsors

We are proud to spotlight the key sponsors who make our mission possible. CORO Northern California and Sacramento State University help us to develop a network of empowered, diverse leaders. To explore all of our valued sponsors, please see our full list.

Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program - Graduation and Sponsors

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