About the Emerging Leaders Cohort
Participant Eligibility
Session Topics
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About the Emerging Leaders Cohort

AFSSA’s Emerging Leaders Cohort launches in Summer 2026 as a 10-week pilot program designed to cultivate early-career leadership, advocacy skills, and community connection within AFSSA’s mission.

The Emerging Leaders Cohort will consist of five sessions held every other Wednesday for 5 weeks during Summer 2026 from 6-9 pm in-person (final dates and location TBA). The Cohort will be centered on learning, reflection, and conversation around the anti-violence movement.

Participants will cultivate knowledge and skills that will help them break the cycle of violence and be an advocate in their own communities. We expect to offer an opportunity for community building, social and professional networking, and empowerment.

Participant Eligibility

• Recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate), early-career professionals, or emerging community advocates
• Availability for all five evening sessions (6pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings during 5 weeks in Summer 2026, final dates TBA)
• Interest in ongoing involvement with AFSSA
• Alignment with AFSSA values
• Completion of background check

Session Topics

Week 1 — AFSSA Meet and Greet & Your “Why”

Week 2 — Mobilizing & Advocacy

Week 3 — Impactful Storytelling & Narrative Power

Week 4 — Fundraising: Gathering Support & Tying it Together

Week 5 — Graduation Day & What’s Next

Apply

Apply through the form below. If the form is not appearing for you, you can view and submit the application through this link. Applications are due on May 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Contact

If you have any questions or want to connect with our team about the Emerging Leaders Cohort, please contact volunteer@afssaustin.org.

(Edit: A previous version of this webpage identified the dates for the Emerging Leaders Cohort in April and May. The Cohort has now been moved to Summer 2026 with session dates TBA.)