Bloomington Leadership Program: Learn to Lead

The purpose of the program is to promote civic engagement, develop leaders in the Bloomington community, break down barriers, and increase understanding of local government.

2024 Bloomington Leadership Program Cohort

Congratulations to the twenty Bloomington residents for being selected to participate in the 2024 cohort!

• Adam Spears
• Amy Kilgore
• Emily Gagnon
• Fanny Jimbo Llapa
• Gina D'Agostino
• Gina Debogovich
• Isabel Carter
• Jake Hartmann
• James Hostetter
• Jason Luu
• Karen Lundquist
• Kat Rowe
• Luke Lewy
• Matthew Ihli
• Michaela Clubb
• Ngawang Y. Gonsar
• Shanna Swanson
• Tara Owens
• Yehya Elsayed

Testimonials from previous participants

"I really found my sense of connection & community within Bloomington.  The primary reason I joined BLP was to figure out what the city had to offer and meet my neighbors.  I have made many great friends & connected with this city on a whole new level."

"[The program] helped me deepen my sense of volunteerism and I felt more connected to the city.  As a result of the BLP, I joined the Board of the Bloomington Community Foundation."

"When I better understand the system, I want to learn more about the city, the state and the country to better teach and advocate for our Latin community."

"Now when a neighbor complains about something, I have a better lens to think about what they are saying and even correct them with better info , give them a resource to give feedback (rather than complain) or reassure them that the city is working hard and does care. I also feel more empowered about the channels available to get involved, give feedback, voice concerns, if I felt I had a question or concern.