Our leadership development programs train high school and college students to become tomorrow’s leaders in the movement to end factory farming. Participants benefit from workshops with experts, a thought-provoking curriculum, dedicated mentorship, performance coaching, financial support, and a supportive community of like-minded, high-achieving peers. These program benefits are critical components of systems leadership development, empowering students to take what they learn and put it into practice for real-world impact.
In the Leadership Academy, participants will gain the tools to build the foundation for structural change in your institutions and communities. Participants will have the option to apply to continue in the academic-year fellowship, which runs for the fall and spring terms. In the academic-year fellowship, each fellow works with New Roots Institute and a partner organization towards an individualized campaign to drive change on their campus and in their communities. Fellows receive coaching, mentorship, and access to learning and career development opportunities. Alumni receive continued support from New Roots Institute, and remain a part of both the Leadership Program and a wider, life-long network of alumni.
A six-week educational fellowship that empowers emerging advocates with knowledge, training, and networks to create a just and sustainable food system for all. Fellows design campaigns to shift behaviors, norms, and systems to oppose factory farming on their campuses.
A practical fellowship spanning two twelve-week terms. Advocates receive coaching, mentorship, and leadership development as they launch and lead the campaigns they planned during the Leadership Academy.
A paid opportunity for graduates of the Leadership Academy and Academic Year Fellowship to support the next generation of fellows. Teaching fellows receive training and mentorship to facilitate powerful coaching groups, helping emerging advocates challenge assumptions, develop leadership skills, and drive change in their communities.
After graduating from the Leadership Academy, fellows join a lifelong community of over 500 advocates against factory farming. Alumni are connected with mentorship and job opportunities, community-building and networking events, personal and professional development sessions, and more.
“My experience at New Roots Institute was so amazing. I learned so much every single week and it was fun because I was so interested and intrigued. I loved the workshops and especially the elective hours. My cohort had such great conversations, and so many people helped me expand my knowledge, and think of perspectives I never thought of before.” - College Participant
“I have never been a part of a more supportive community dedicated to uplifting each other and putting good into the world. The work we do is incredibly impactful and at New Roots Institute, activism does not feel like work. I know that everyone around me is pouring their passion into everything they do and that we are making a difference.” - High School Participant
“This isn’t just a haphazard group of recent grads who are protesting. This program is channeling capable advocates into careers which make this movement stronger.” - College Participant
Participants in the Leadership Academy have the opportunity to work with a wide array of partners in our network!
New Roots Institute alumni Noa Greene-Houvras had an op-ed published in Teen Vogue. In her piece, Noa dives into her experience voting for the first time and lays out some crucial recommendations for President Biden to step up as a stronger climate advocate.
Check out her insightful OP-Ed “Joe Biden Approved Drilling Projects, Now Young Climate Voters Are Watching for 2024”
Parker Do (New Roots Fellow) and Natalie Amezcua, M.A Humane Education (New Roots Lead Educator) spoke with Jane Velez-Mitchell on Unchained TV. Parker spoke about how their experience as a New Roots fellow fueled their readiness to advocate for a just food system.
Watch the interview here!
