Obama Leaders USA Program

Objective

Designed and delivered a six-month, hybrid, values-based leadership program tailored for emerging changemakers across diverse sectors and geographies, including the United States, U.S. territories, and Indian Country. The program aimed to cultivate leadership capacity, strategic thinking, and cross-sector collaboration to drive meaningful change.

Role

• End-to-End Curriculum Development: From application design to evaluation delivery.

• Program Management: Oversaw logistics, content delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead Facilitator: Delivered dynamic sessions, facilitated cohort learning, and provided individualized coaching.

Collaboration

Partnered with subject matter experts in democracy and leadership, including a MacArthur Genius recipient President Barack Obama himself, to design and deliver program components.

Adult Learning Methodologies

• Experiential Learning: Real-world simulations and hands-on practice.

• Role-Playing and Storytelling: Scenario-based activities and narrative frameworks for leadership growth.

• Case Studies: Real examples to drive practical insights.

• Individualized Leadership Coaching: Tailored 1:1 sessions to address participant goals.

• Structured Reflection: Guided reflection exercises for deep learning integration.

• Peer Coaching: Collaborative problem-solving and cohort accountability.

Instructional Design Highlights

• Developed a bespoke digital learning experience with original content delivered in modular format.

• Created supplemental instructional materials and other digital learning assets to support hybrid engagement.

• Designed and facilitated a culminating in-person convening to foster deeper connection and application.

Example Outcomes

• Achieved a 98% participant satisfaction rate.

• 98% of participants reported increased leadership capacity and confidence as a direct result of the program.