AABLI’s Educational Leadership Series prioritizes lifelong learners at all stages of their careers. Corporations, foundations, and individuals are all allowed to partake in these events in which AABLI partners with organizations to provide outstanding professional development opportunities. Using a variety of workshops, forums, and events, this leadership training program bases its topics on the needs of the community.

Topics Covered in ELS Workshops & Forums:

Full Cost Budgeting
Social Media Marketing
Innovative Paths to Success
Corporate and Business Sponsorship
Public Board and Commissions
Public Policy Advocacy
Fundraising
Sponsorship
and more

Our Past Facilitators

Trella Walker
Trella Walker
Interim President and CEO
Nonprofit Finance Fund
AABLI Board Member and Alumna Class 9
Vincent Jones
Vincent Jones
CEO and Chief Strategist
The Citizen Jones Companies
and Former AABLI Founding Board Member
Angela Gibson-Shaw
Angela Gibson Shaw
President
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC)
Alumna Class 8
Dr. Nasakhere Thomas
Dr. Nosakhere Thomas
Founder and CEO
Dr. Nos Coaching and Consulting
Alumnus Class 15
Nancy Harris
Nancy Harris
Executive Director
Faith Foster Families Network
Alumna Class 5
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
California State Senator
District 30
Alumna Class 2
Launa K. Wilson, MSW
Launa K. Wilson, MSW
Founder
Launa Wilson Consulting LLC

Frequently Asked Question

Yes! The programs are open to the public.