NJLBC Foundation

NJLBCF Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute offers a comprehensive program designed to enhance students’ educational journey through a series of dynamic seminars and interactive discussions. These seminars cover a diverse range of topics, including valuable career insights from former program interns and esteemed government officials.

A notable highlight of the program is the opportunity for interns to gain firsthand career advice and networking opportunities, such as meeting prominent figures like Governor Phil Murphy and his staff. This exposure not only enriches interns’ understanding of potential career paths but also provides invaluable connections for their future endeavors. 

The NJLBCF Leadership Institute empowers interns with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to navigate their career paths effectively and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to cultivate a robust cadre of Black leaders within public service careers and public policy positions. Through our comprehensive leadership programs and initiatives, we aim to expand the pipeline of diverse talent, empower individuals with the skills and resources needed to excel and foster a culture of inclusive leadership. By investing in the development and advancement of Black leaders, we strive to drive positive change, promote equity, and ensure representative governance for the betterment of our communities and society as a whole.
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NJLBCF Leadership Institute

The New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (NJLBCF) Leadership Institute is an eight-week paid program that offers undergraduate students an opportunity to learn and navigate the functions of how an Assembly/Senate bill becomes law. The program is designed to provide a deeper understanding of how government works and how politics impact their communities. Scholars should have an interest in researching policies that impact marginalized communities. 

The 2024 Leadership Insititute is from June 10th through August 2nd.

Applications are due by midnight of April 30th

2023 Summer Leadership Institute Scholars

Reuben Williams
Reuben Williams Rider University
Political Science
Tyra Gibbs
Tyra Gibbs Kean University
Public Administration
Yanibel Salce
Yanibel Salce Kean University
Biology
Kayla McIntyre
Kayla McIntyre Rider University
Global Studies
Jordan Nash
Jordan Nash Rowan University
Law and Justice
Kevin Bernard
Kevin Bernard Rutgers Newark University
Political Science
Shekinah Atkins
Shekinah Atkins New Jersey City University
Biology/Psychology
Ashanti Jenkins
Ashanti Jenkins Howard university
Psychology/Criminology
Elmira Belcher
Elmira Belcher Howard University
Computer Information Systems
Jaylen Colon
Jaylen Colon Felician University
Masters Business Administration
Ralph Olibrice
Ralph Olibrice St. Peter's University
Psychology/ International Business and Trade
Nashawn Saunders
Nashawn Saunders Rowan university
Law and Justice
Cameron Dockery
Cameron Dockery William Paterson University
Political Science/Africana World Studies
Taïphane Orange
Taïphane Orange Monmouth University
Political Science, concentration in International Relationships / Spanish