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  • Rethink, Redesign, Restructure

    Rethink, Redesign, Restructure

    There is so much exciting energy about Leadership Excellence’s new direction! LE is under the leadership of it’s founders Shawn and Nedra Ginwright. The day to day work is being support by a team of dedicated volunteers, former Executive Director, Dereca Blackmon, Jason Seals, and Macheo Payne. We recently convened a group of committed volunteers, board members, youth, parents and

  • Register for the Black Space Retreat

    Register for the Black Space Retreat

    A retreat for black organizers to re-imagine, revive and reconnect! We Who Believe in Freedom Must Also Rest December 2-4, 2011 Westerbeck Ranch Sonoma, California Cost: $45, covers two nights lodging and meals. Organizers: Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Nedra Ginwright, and Dushaw Hocket Space is limited. To register click here

 
Our Model for Change0
May 3, 2011 8:18 pm

Our Model for Change

Our theory for change is simple. When young people are given the opportunity to imagine new possibilities, build vibrant community by sharing their stories, and given techniques to deal with stressful life challenges, they become more effective at creating positive personal and community change. This means providing youth with opportunities to heal from painful experiences, and foster hopefulness and general

Our Results0
May 3, 2011 8:18 pm

Our Results

What results does Leadership Excellence produce in young people’s lives? How do these results make a difference for young people, their families and communities? Check out the results of independent research and evaluation on the impact of our programs. Our programs build healthy esteem, fosters healthy behaviors, and creates opportunities for community change. Social Policy Research Associates and Michelle Gambone

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Thank you Saleem Shakir for your commitment and time with Leadership Excellence0

Thank you Saleem Shakir for your commitment and time with Leadership Excellence

The Board of Directors and the entire LE community would like to thank brotha Saleem Shakir for his leadership and direction of Leadership Excellence over the past six years. Saleem first was hired in 2005 as the program director who managed and directed an array of programs for our youth. In 2008, the Board hired him as the Executive Directorwhere