ELITE ATHLETES’ VOICES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The Educational Certificate will be offered exclusively to current and retired elite professional and Olympic athletes providing qualified, selected influencers with a deep understanding of the most pressing current issues by developing practical knowledge to enhance their ability to leverage their platforms and strengthen visibility and funding strategies for causes aligned with their philanthropic passions. The full-circle program is augmented by networking opportunities in structured and unstructured sessions, formal mentoring relationships, and 10 months of intern support to fuel transformation.

The content sessions and interactive workshops will provide participants with background information on timely issues in advance of national and local elections and global current events with practical strategies on integrating individual passions with relevant policy issues. Attendees will receive personalized playbooks, a platform for external communications, and personnel to support their work. Presentations and discussions will be led by a blend of scholars, authors, researchers, activists, business leaders, philanthropists, academics and high-profile athletes with proven track records for impacting and influencing participation in public discourse.

Regardless of political affiliation, degree of experience as a changemaker, areas of personal interest, or long-term goals for social influence, this practical, hands-on course will provide participants with tools to amplify impact and inspire change.