The CUP LA Fellows Program is a transformative, six-session leadership development experience for early-to-mid career professionals of color with 5-10 years of work experience. This program caters to diverse people across sectors, who are deeply committed to growing their careers and leading change in their communities.
CUP LA Fellows Objective
Accelerate the careers of diverse professionals by building their human and social capital, while increasing their social contributions.
Participants are equipped with:
Workshop topics include:
- Unleashing Values-Based Leadership
- Assessing Your Leadership Style
- Connecting & Communicating with Impact
- Building Your Brand
- Career & Civic Action Planning
Meet the CUP 2022 LA Fellows
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Jessica A. Brooks
Jessica Brooks (She/ Her) is currently the Aftermarket Operations Manager for Eaton Aerospace Group, located…
Nazanin Campbell, Ph.D
I help leaders create high-impact learning experiences for their teams. As an organizational psychologist and…
Alexander Fung
Alexander currently serves as the Senior Management Analyst for the City of Eastvale, known as…
Jonna German
Jonna German (she/her) currently serves as Senior Assistant Director of Admission at the University of…
Shayna Haynes
Shayna Hayes is currently the Head of Content for the National Football League’s Entertainment and…
Alvenus Hillis
I’ve dedicated my life to helping black and brown children overcome the behaviors that impede…
NKiru Ikeolumba
NKiru is also known as “Lady Fix-It”; If there is a problem, she’ll take care of…
Brian Jackson
Over 20 Years of Successful Senior Leadership Experience in Global Organizations. A dynamic leader dedicated…
Krystal Jackson
Born and raised in Southern California, Krystal Jackson is an accomplished entrepreneur passionate about developing…
Ashley R. Jones
Ashley is an established Unscripted Executive with experience in digital, cable, and broadcast development. She…
Jasmine L. Kent
Jasmine L. Kent is a media entrepreneur, consultant, and publicist responsible for pioneering a new…
Meredith E. Lancaster
Meredith joined the non-profit world after working for various museums and art galleries across the…
Jessica Lopez
Jessica Lopez is an early childhood educator with six years’ experience working at schools with…
Nicole Nicholas
Nicole Nicholas is an experienced entertainment executive who has worked with major media companies to…
Jarrett Nobles
Jarrett Nobles is a Director of Global Partnerships with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his…
Sarah Emily Rana
Sarah oversees Building Bridges camps and helps support CCEJ youth programs and trainings. Sarah has…
Elisa M. Rodriguez
Elisa is a first-generation college graduate, born and raised in Los Angeles County. She received…
David Taylor
Born in Los Angeles, raised in Pasadena David is a Southern California native who has…
Narges Nagub
Trainer & Coach, California Conference for Equality & Justice Narges was born on Acjachemen and…