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In the American narrative, the heroes I have always been drawn to are everyday people making small, brave choices to lead for themselves, their families and their communities. People like my great-great-great-grandfather, George Dickerson, who enlisted in the U.S. Colored Infantry during the Civil War to fight for his freedom and the freedom of all Read More

The Storytelling Cohort Team is a dynamic and collaborative group tasked with amplifying the impact of Public Allies by harnessing the power of storytelling. This team works to document, elevate, and share the narratives of alumni and their leadership journeys, demonstrating how proximate leadership drives meaningful change in communities. Through innovative storytelling methods and a Read More

Public Allies is excited to welcome Lisa Hopkins Newell to its national board of directors. During complex and transformative times, and a pivotal moment of growth and learning for Public Allies, this latest appointment represents Public Allies’ continued investment in leaders who can rise to meet the moment – leaders who will be catalysts for Read More

MILWAUKEE, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit committed to cultivating diverse leadership and economic opportunities for all, is proud to announce José A. Rico as Chief Development and Communications Officer and Michelle Dobbs as Chief Programs Officer. These visionary leaders join Public Allies at a pivotal moment, ready to build and support an expansive Read More

During times of uncertainty, I lean into community and reflection, and I lean into what I know to be true. One thing I know for certain is that right now the world needs more leaders who believe that it is possible for everyone to win; leaders who believe that life does not have to be Read More

  It is with deep appreciation and sadness that we honor the life and legacy of John McKnight, a visionary leader, co-founder of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and a steadfast champion of Public Allies. John passed away peacefully on November 2nd at the age of 92. John’s legacy spans decades of transformative work in community building, Read More

The U.S. House of Representatives is proposing to eliminate AmeriCorps, the 30-year program that empowers local nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations to train and deploy community-oriented leaders across the country in response to our nation’s most immediate and critical needs.    If this happens, it will have a devastating effect on Public Allies and the Read More

The selection of Elisabeth Mason and Melissa Morales Monárrez further aligns Public Allies’ board make-up with its strategy for growth and expansion   MILWAUKEE, Wis –  Public Allies is pleased to announce the addition of Elisabeth Mason and Melissa Morales Monárrez to its National Board of Directors. Elisabeth Mason is a social entrepreneur, philanthropic executive, Read More

Meet Victoria Mullins (Fresh) (she/her). A two-time Ally from Public Allies Cincinnati (Class of ’15 &’16), Victoria now serves on the National Alumni Council as the Re-Imagining Public Allies Chair. We sat down with her to learn more about her PA experience. Read her Q&A below:   Q: Let’s start by talking about your journey Read More

Larry J. Morris III (he/they) (Public Allies Indianapolis ‘10) was born and raised in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Their journey into the world of community work and leadership began when a friend introduced them to Public Allies, a program driven by a mission of creating a just and equitable society and the diverse Read More