Next Generation Executive Program

preparing top talent to excel in the executive tier.

The Next Generation Executive Program (NGE) is a state-of-the-art, highly interactive remote leadership development program proven to equip executives of color with the toolkit and network needed to reach the top tier of their industries.

Registration for NGE 2025 is now closed. NGE 2026 will open in Spring 2025.

Who Should Consider This Program?

NGE is designed for leaders of color who have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and have been recognized for their executive potential. The curriculum is best suited to executives making or preparing to make a transition from operational oversight to strategic leadership. Admission to NGE is limited to the nation’s most promising leaders across all industries and is open to a national network of participants.

THE NGE EXPERIENCE.

This program is designed to serve as a transformational experience and launching pad for the next generation of executives. Industry leaders and distinguished faculty dive into subject areas including leading strategic innovation, operating in a global market, and leveraging difference and cultural competency as a leader of color.

Immersion Week: Tuesday, October 15 – Friday, October 18, 2024 (Virtual)

Personalized assessments including EQI and personal brand
Meetings with executive coach and cohort
Daily faculty-led sessions on leading with diversity in a global context, emotional intelligence, personal brand, and innovation frameworks
Race, Work & Leadership seminar

Coaching Incubator: October 2024 – April 2025 (Virtual)
1-2 Hours monthly as scheduled by participants

Concentrated analysis and problem solving of real-world challenges with an assigned executive coach and cohort of cross-industry peers
Four executive coach led sessions in cohort group
Three individual executive coaching sessions
Real Talk coaching event connecting executives to early and mid-career professionals of color

Resiliency Capstone Retreat – April 27-29, 2025 (In Person, Virtual Option)

2.5 days of live sessions hosted in person in Atlanta, GA with a virtual option
Executive Resiliency session
Session with Dr. David Thomas, President of Morehouse College and Former Partnership Chair
Matching NGE participants with high-visibility Board leadership opportunities

Alumni Feedback

98%

Of alumni would recommend The Partnership to a colleague.

85%

Of alumni have enhanced their job performance as a result of The Partnership.

83%

Of alumni could better navigate organizational cultures after their programs.

81%

Of alumni say The Partnership has strengthened their professional networks.

It’s a phenomenal program. I know my direct report has thoroughly enjoyed the process, met great people, networked, and learned. He is more confident, well rounded, and I believe more thoughtful in his approach to his job as a direct result of the program. I am also happy to report that he was just promoted. Direct Manager of an Associate Alum

Tim Graham

Lifestyle and Numeric Channel Sales Manager, New Balance

I recently completed The Partnership’s Associates program, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The various speakers were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, covering a wide range of topics that were both relevant and thought-provoking. Each session left me with new insights and practical tools that I could immediately apply in my professional life. Associates Class of 2023

Alanna T. Ayoung

Senior Business Analyst, Wellington Management Company

Participating in the Partnership program was a life changing experience. I am from Ghana, West Africa, and attending the Partnership sessions helped me to recognize cultural blind spots and deepen my understanding of what leadership is looking for. This resulted in my promotion and our organization has consistently increased our number of nominees each year since. BioDiversity Fellow 2020 Alum

Kofi Williams

Rapid Projects Team Lead, MIT, Lincoln Labs

I cannot speak highly enough about The Partnership experience. The incredible speakers, the transdisciplinary collaboration, and the coaching made it possible for me to elevate my approach to problem solving within and outside of medicine. Additionally, there is a large network of alum who will continue to influence and strengthen my future career. BioDiversity 2020 Alum

Alister Martin MD.

Faculty Harvard Medical School Center for Social Justice, MGH

I took on a new project at New Balance at the same time that I joined The Partnership, and I was in a position to take what I was learning every month and directly apply it to the project. I found doors opening for me in a new way because of the way I was showing up, the skills that I was learning, and the way I was collaborating, and saw opportunities happen when in the past I would see barriers. Because of The Partnership Program’s commitment to accessibility, I was able to fully participate. Then I was able to take what I learned and make progress and experience success in new ways. Associates Class of 2023

David Quinones

Designer, New Balance

I wanted to make sure I was showing up as my best self as I continued my growth with TJX, and I can say that I have seen a tremendous improvement and growth in my leadership skills and how I come across to all of my peers and colleagues. Fellows 2023 alum

DeWonda Lucas

Area Operations Manager, TJX

I am so glad my colleagues and mentors pushed me to join the Fellows Leadership Develop Program! As an older Latina, I felt seen, heard, and validated in the sessions and empowered to bring my authentic self into spaces! I met other colleagues from my employer that I may not otherwise have had the opportunity to do so. The sessions were fantastic - I especially enjoyed the Negotiations and Capstone sessions! As someone who has been with my organization for 26 years, The Fellows program left me feeling motivated and inspired. The best part overall though is being part of a large network of Professionals of color. If there is anyone who feels stuck, I highly recommend the Fellows program! Fellows 2023 Alum

Sara Rivera

Associate Director, Latinx Student Cultural Center, Northeastern University

While I enjoyed interacting with so many participants in the program from a wide array of professions, I was especially excited to be part of the BioDiversity Fellows. The connections I have been able to make with other people of color in the Life Sciences spaces are incredible. The members of our Cohort were extremely dynamic in their participation and there was a real sense of support for one another that will extend well beyond this year. The monthly Cohort Coaching sessions and the one-on-one coaching time were so helpful to me personally in clarifying how I want my career to progress and empowering me with the tools to get there. BioDiversity Fellows Class of 2023

Sabrina Moore

Senior Quality Manager, Parexel International

The Partnership Inc’s Next Generation Executive Program is more than a leadership and professional development course; it embodies a culture that fosters a genuine sense of community among its participants. The relationships and insights I gained were invaluable. I feel supported by a network of people who have walked similar paths and are genuinely invested in my success. This program not only enhances leadership skills but has also connects us with mentors and peers who inspire and challenge us to reach new heights. It’s a transformative experience that equipped me with the tools needed to ‘level-up’ in my career. NGE Class of 2024

Ana Singletary

Senior Director and Head of Employee Engagement for Asset Servicing, BNY Mellon

I have been with my firm for close to 25 years and wanted to join a program that would help me look holistically at my current leadership capabilities and help me design a plan to take my career to the next level. The Partnership’s executive leadership program provided the opportunity to take these actions and went well beyond my expectations. I have been able to leverage the resources provided in the various sessions and material offered to advance my career to the executive level at my current firm. This program has been incredibly beneficial to me and my career, and am grateful to be considered a part of the distinguished NGE alumni. NGE Class of 2023

Demar Hudson

VP & Manager of Agency Customer Service, Liberty Mutual

I am grateful to the NGE Program for providing the opportunity to learn from top-notch faculty and coaches, think critically about my career objectives, and connect with a group of leaders across different industries. It was empowering to hear about the experiences of everyone in my cohort – though vastly different in context, also surprisingly similar in terms of the challenges encountered – and support one another as we each navigate our own path. Through these stories and connections, NGE cultivates a community of changemakers who embody and embrace diversity as a strategic advantage. NGE Class of 2024

Chelsea Curran

Ph.D., Associate Technology Officer, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Join This Year’s Class!

Program Start Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Program Fee: $10,000

For More Information: Contact Claire Cooper at ccooper@thepartnershipinc.org.

Registration for NGE 2025 is now closed. NGE 2026 will open in Spring 2025.