Ohio Update
A message from Ohio State Director, Gavin Leonard
The Ohio office of the Center for Progressive Leadership opened in February 2008, and after nearly a year we have definitely hit our stride. Our networks have expanded by leaps and bounds, we've got over 130 applicants for our prestigious Political Leaders Fellowship, and we're working hard to achieve our mission of developing diverse leaders who can effectively advance political and policy change. In this email:
1) Amazing new team members - Mike Foley, Danae Riggs, and Jennifer Farmer!
2) FINISH your PLF application!
3) 2008 New Leaders Program - COMPLETE!
So, without further ado...
1. Mike Foley, Danae Riggs, and Jennifer Farmer have joined the team!
 Mike Foley is an attorney who became the Executive Director of the Cleveland Tenants Organization in 2000. He was elected to serve his district in Cleveland in 2006, and is now the Assistant Minority Whip. Mike has also worked as a community organizer, and will bring his extensive experience in the non-profit and electoral fields to our team.
Mike will be working as a Faculty member for CPL Ohio, working directly with participants in our programs as a coach and trainer. Read more about Mike here...
 Jennifer Farmer is currently the Director of Communications for the Services Employees International Union District 1199. She will soon transition to become the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Minority Caucus in the Ohio State Senate. She was appointed in 2008 to the Ohio Anti-Poverty Task Force.
Jennifer will also be working as a Faculty member for CPL Ohio, working directly with participants in our programs as a coach and trainer. Read more about Jennifer here...
 Danae Riggs is the former Program Director for Public Allies Cincinnati, a leadership development organization that develops diverse, young leaders to strengthen communities, non-profits, and civic engagement. Danae joined our team in November, and brings over 7 years of program management experience along with her passion for social justice.
As Program Manager, Danae will ensure that our programs run smoothly and lead our curriculum development process. Read more about Danae here...
2. Finish your Political Leaders Fellowship application TODAY!
 Help us help you by getting your application in now. The sooner we have all the applications, the sooner we can schedule interviews and make the tough decisions about acceptance. This is really a special opportunity to learn and grow with some of Ohio's best and brightest from all across the state, working in different sectors and areas, with diversity of race, class, gender, sexual orienation and more. As you saw above, we're assembling a strong team, so don't hesitate to get involved now.
3. The 2008 CPL New Leaders have graduated!
 Congratulations to DaMareo Cooper of MVOC, Sarah Saheb of SEIU Local 1 (formerly Local 3), Kelan Craig of COHHIO, Gina Tyus of AFSCME Council 8 Local 232, Reggie Harris of Working America, Sasha Parker of ESOP, and Daniel Ortiz of Ohio Youth Voices! See all of their profiles and read more about them here.
We had great events in the 3 C's, as well as training opportunities in Ohio and DC. Look out for recruitment for the 2009 program for 20-30 year olds with less than 2 years of experience starting this month. The New Leaders Program will begin in the summer of 2009.
As you can see, big things have happened since we started, and we have a long, long way to go.
That'll be all for now. Here's to a great 2009!
In Solidarity,
Gavin Leonard, Ohio State Director
Center for Progressive Leadership
207 Woodward St., First Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.266.1508 cell
513.381.5680 work
gleonard@progressiveleaders.org
Read previous updates:
11/26/08
10/29/08
08/25/08
04/23/08
06/11/08
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