We cannot uplift community without working in community.

The truth of the matter is that unfortunately, even in 2022 there are many spaces that I navigate within higher education and beyond where I am the only, or if i'm lucky, one of the few. Whether that be the only Latina, the only woman, the only Black person, etc., the impact of that reality reverberates with such force that it impacts those who came before me and those who are following in my footsteps. So today, as I do every day, I am choosing to make each step forward hit the ground with a heavier impact than before, and I am asking for your help in doing so.

Let's get more underrepresented communities into graduate school and high-wage careers!

Did you know? Many critical careers that influence systemic change, such as lawyers, health care professionals, and educators, require and/or prefer postgraduate degrees. Jobs that require a master's degree or higher at entry-level are projected to be the fastest-growing segment of the workforce between 2014 and 2024. To access postgraduate education, students must receive a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree, and then have the financial resources and time to complete postgraduate school. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• only 3% of all chief executives in the United States are Black
• less than 7% of all lawyers are Black and less than 6% are Hispanic
• less than 18% of all surgeons are non-white
• less than 18% of all civil engineers are non-white

Leadership Brainery is tackling this issue!

As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, LB works to close opportunity and wealth gaps by ensuring equitable access to postgraduate degree programs and high-impact careers for underrepresented candidates, which includes people of color, people with disabilities, individuals from a lower socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We are counting on your investment to enable us to...

• grow our team to rapidly recruit thousands more diverse talent into our life-changing programs;
• leverage digital technology to match more young adults from marginalized communities with mentors to help them through the admissions and financial aid processes;
• offer both in-person and virtual opportunities, such as personal and professional development workshops and networking opportunities;
• provide free standardized test preparation materials, coaching, and financial aid resources; and
• train university staff on equitable and anti-racist recruitment and retention practices.

Visit https://www.leadershipbrainery.org/ to learn more about our impactful programs, story, and team. If you have questions or need to contact LB, please email Jonathan Allen (JA@leadershipbrainery.org).

Thanks for your generous support!

Let's make a difference today. #ChangeCantWait