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This page needs to be updated annually every summit (after most spring graduation dates and before the Summit; June/July). 
  • Add new "Class of 20__" option to the "What year will you/did you graduate from undergrad?" question.
  • Add new year option to the "When did you attend the ILI or Summit?" question for the upcoming Summit in August (this shouldn't be done too far ahead of the Summit, though). 
The Emerging Leaders Network inspires, equips, and connects interfaith leaders to build on our nation’s key strength of religious diversity. We inspire by sharing stories of emerging leaders creating change in their communities. We equip our leaders to make an impact with grants and learning resources. Finally, we connect them with each other through convenings and fellowships.

For over a decade, we have brought together and supported young professionals dedicated to building on America’s foundational strength of religious diversity. The Network is composed of over 2,300 diverse, multifaceted, innovative, and motivated individuals, who influence how healthcare, business, non-profits, religious communities, government, and other sectors engage with religious diversity. Check out our new website for more information.

We're excited to welcome you to the Interfaith America Emerging Leaders Network and would love to learn a little bit more about you.

To join the Emerging Leaders Network, please complete this short application form. 

Notes on eligibility:
  • Training in Interfaith Cooperation: Any applicant who has NOT recently attended an Interfaith America Leadership Summit (formerly known as IFYC's Interfaith Leadership Institute/ILI) as an undergraduate will be asked to complete a free, 90 minute asynchronous online course before their application can be accepted: INTF 1101 - Interfaith Foundations for Emerging Leaders
  • Current Students: Applicants must be over the age of 18 and may NOT be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university. Current undergraduate students who attended a recent Summit can apply now and begin receiving the Emerging Leaders Digest and will be eligible for Emerging Leaders Network opportunities when they leave school. A college degree is NOT a requirement for membership in the Emerging Leaders Network - any and all interfaith leaders are welcome to apply.
Please share your contact information:
If you are a recent or soon-to-be college graduate, please provide a ".com" email address so we can stay in touch with you after you leave college. This question requires a valid email address.
6. Please tell us about your education:
Did you attend (or are you currently attending) a college or university as an undergraduate? *This question is required.
Have you ever attended an Interfaith Leadership Summit (formerly known as the Interfaith Leadership Institute or ILI) hosted by Interfaith America? *This question is required.
(Click & hold "ctrl" key or click & drag to select multiple years)
Please tell us about your professional role:
7. Is the organization of which you are part of an institution of higher education (i.e. you are an active student, faculty, staff, or senior administrator)? *This question is required.
If your college or university does not appear, please enter "Other institution not listed here" and write in the name below.
If you are a recent or soon-to-be college graduate, please select the option that best fits your professional aspirations.
  • Business – People who work at a for-profit company and their field does not fall into one of the other sectors.
  • Media – Journalists, reporters, tech support and others who work/volunteer for traditional media outlets, new media such as blogging, Facebook, etc or other companies that publish materials.
  • Healthcare – Doctors, nurses, social workers and others who work/volunteer for hospitals and clinics or other institutions. This includes mental health
  • K-12 Education – Teachers, support staff, administrators, and others who work/volunteer (such as PTA) at schools as well as people whose work is focused on students or education, but do not necessarily work in a school.
  • Higher Education –Staff and faculty at Higher Education institutions.
  • Social Services – Social workers, case managers, receptionists, and others who work/volunteer for organizations providing direct services to people.
  • Advocacy – Community organizers, policy specialist, attorneys and others work/volunteer to change systems or help people to fight for what they need through systems that already exist.
  • Government – Staff who work/volunteer for elected officials or in supporting departments such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Depart of Homeland Security, etc. at the municipal, state, or federal levels.
  • Religious or Intentionally Secular Communities – Religious/Non Religious leaders, supporting staff at religious of intentionally secular communities this includes non-profits with a focus on of these populations.
8. What social media platforms do you commonly use?
  • * This question is required.
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