No-fee program aims to strengthen network of collaboration, solve health care challenges in western and central New York
(BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is now accepting applications from leaders in health and social care across the region to be part of Health Leadership Fellows Cohort 12.
Applications are due on November 26, 2024. Interviews will begin in late 2024 and continue into early 2025, and the program will begin in summer 2025.
The goal of the Health Leadership Fellows program is to build and strengthen a diverse network of collaborative leaders across organizations in western and central New York to more effectively address community health issues. More than 400 nonprofit professionals have graduated from the Health Leadership Fellows since it was founded in 2005.
The program is designed for current leaders of health-related nonprofit organizations, safety-net organizations, and public agencies that address the needs of older adults or young children impacted by poverty with an emphasis on racial and/or socioeconomic equity.
Each cohort of Fellows is made up of about 40 professionals from health-related and safety-net organizations throughout western and central New York.
The intensive 18-month program includes four two- to three-day residential sessions on topics including personal leadership, leading change, communicating as a leader, and results-based leadership and collaboration. Fellows must also attend three day-long seminars scheduled throughout the program. Ongoing learning happens between sessions, where Fellows work together on an inter-organizational project that aims to address a common community health challenge. Each Fellow also receives executive coaching and access to the program’s learning materials.
Graduates of the Health Leadership Fellows program continue their collaborative work as members of the Fellows Action Network.
People who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or from other under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Independent consultants do not meet eligibility criteria for this program.
“When the leaders at local nonprofits collaborate and share a sense of purpose, they can work together to solve the region’s toughest health issues. Across western and central New York, graduates of the Health Leadership Fellows are collaborating every day to improve the lives of people in our community,” said Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President, Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. “I encourage today’s leaders to apply for the program, and look forward to seeing the impact of our newest cohort.”
ABOUT THE HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN & CENTRAL NEW YORK
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is an independent private foundation that advocates for continuous improvement in health and health care for the people and communities of Western and Central New York. The Health Foundation’s vision is a healthy central and western New York where racial and socioeconomic equity are prioritized so all people can reach their full potential and achieve equitable health outcomes. For more information, please visit www.hfwcny.org.
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