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Welcome to LEADD Lab!
A 10-week leadership development cohort for values-driven social impact leaders.
Contact us to explore 2027 offerings!
The Framework
LEADD is the framework at the heart of this program. Each letter represents a core leadership domain that social impact leaders navigate constantly, often without dedicated support.
L — Leverage: Build on what you already know and who you already are
E — Expand: Broaden your capacity, perspective, and influence
A — Align: Connect your leadership with your mission, your team, and yourself
D — Design: Create intentional systems and structures for the work you lead
D — Deliver: Show up, follow through, and make an impact
Who This Is For
LEADD Lab is designed for experienced, values-driven leaders in the social impact sector — program directors, department managers, and team leads — who are ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and intention.
You’re the right fit if you:
Have 5–15 years experience managing people or programs
Feel the gap between the leader you want to be and the systems you’re operating in
Desire a structured space to develop your voice, strategy, and approach — with peers who get it
Are ready to practice the work of transformation, not just read about it
Program Structure
LEADD Lab is a 10-week cohort experience. Sessions are 90 minutes each, combining group learning, peer coaching, and individual reflection. Participants complete a pre/post leadership assessment. Each member of the cohort completes the program after presenting a capstone integrating their personalized leadership roadmap with the competencies and commitments required for next-level leadership.
Week 0 — Orientation & Cohort Launch
Week 1 — Lead with Purpose
Weeks 2–3 — Engage Across Difference
Weeks 4–5 — Activate Collaborative Leadership
Weeks 6–7 — Drive Systems Change
Week 8 — Develop Others
Week 9 — Integration & Leadership Commitments
The investment is less than the cost of attending one professional conference
*Per person costs may vary due to customized program requests, travel, cohort size, etc.
What's included:
10-week cohort program with 90-minute live sessions facilitated by April Mickens Jolly (certified coach and creator of LEADD Lab)
Leadership Assessment at program start and close
Apply & Reflect peer coaching rounds each week
Access to all participant materials and session resources
Leadership capstone presentation in final week
Connection to a dynamic group of peer leaders during and after program concludes
Please click here to read our detailed report outlining the data behind the design and value of this program.
How to Join
2027 cohort requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Individuals may apply using the path below.
Organizations interested in a team experience should skip directly to step 2 or email us.
Step 1 — Apply
Complete a short application form. Tell us about your leadership context and what you're hoping to shift.
Step 2 — Book Your Discovery Call
Schedule a 30-minute call to confirm your fit and commitment level, answer your questions, and get ready for a transformative experience that will impact you and your organization!
Step 3 — Invest
Secure your spot by paying the cohort fee.
*Payment link provided upon acceptance into the cohort.