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Learn About Our Programs
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
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.
Our Programs Help Business Professionals Grow
Miyishia Slay
“The program is great for connecting and networking with a group of highly motivated and inspirational individuals who push you to accomplish things you didn’t think possible. My biggest take-away is being able to meet young professionals such as myself, who pushed me to expand my way of thinking about my impact in the Sacramento region and beyond.”
Michael Broughton
“If you are looking to actively engage in a program that will challenge and empower your thoughts and actions in regards to leadership, business, and civic engagement with some of the Sacramento Region’s brightest leaders, you have found the right program in the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program. As an entrepreneur, I have experienced success with my businesses prior to NELP. Since joining the program my business acumen, civic engagement, and commitment to the growth within the Sacramento Region has been fine tuned. Through the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, I have worked with and have been mentored by some of the most influential people in the region.”
Saori Choulos
“This program is experiential, which is different from many other programs that teach theory and may practice some application. NELP provides not only experiential learning through CORO training, and guest instructors/speakers, but skills are practiced that can be incorporated into the workplace, community and personal lives immediately. The program has deepened my self-awareness in order for me to lead authentically and with greater accountability.