Join us as we bring community leaders together to build a better world and push for real change to make a difference.
Sustaining change in our communities requires a steady stream of emerging and existing leaders dedicated to addressing pressing issues. The Urban Leadership Development Initiative engages community change makers in a year-long experience to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop their practice of leadership and build stronger communities.
Alumni
At MetroMorphosis, we believe leadership is not a position — it’s a practice. When you invest in leadership initiatives, like the Urban Leadership Development Initiative (ULDI), you’re helping cultivate a new generation of leaders who are equipped to engage, influence, and transform systems from the inside out.
Your investment supports leadership by:
- Developing leadership as a daily practice rooted in self-awareness, accountability, and community impact.
- Building a pipeline of changemakers through immersive cohort experiences that connect people to the tools, knowledge, and networks to lead effectively.
- Activating leadership at all levels — from neighborhood organizers to institutional influencers — ensuring those closest to the challenges are shaping the solutions.
Sparking long-term systems change by embedding leadership development into broader efforts for equity, civic engagement, and economic mobility.
"Believing that Baton Rouge needs work and improvement is not a unique or uncommon sentiment among those who are paying attention. The tough part is figuring out HOW to make change happen, and my year with ULDI prepared me to do just that. Not only was I armed with invaluable tools and knowledge for change, but also a group of people working toward the same goals for the city."
-HELEN FRINK | COHORT 5
