Goals & Benefits

EMERGE seeks to prepare future leaders in the older adult services industry, help member communities develop motivated leaders to fuel organizational success, and enhance the effectiveness of the wider older adult services community. Goals include:

• Create a shared meaning of leadership and its fundamental principles
• Help Fellows explore various dimensions of transformative leadership, with a focus on relationship building
• Support Fellows in their individual leadership journeys, promoting self-awareness and authenticity
• Develop a network of Fellows who will support one another as well as the values of the program
• Enhance engagement and loyalty to LeadingAge California
• Increase the value to member organizations who sponsor Fellows

During the year-long program, EMERGE Fellows receive complimentary registrations to LeadingAge California’s Annual Conference & Expo (in conjunction with their first EMERGE Session), and RISE Policy Summit (in conjunction with their fourth EMERGE Session). Meals are provided during each class session at no additional cost. 

Continuing Education Units are emailed to Fellows after each session. EMERGE graduation takes place at the following Annual Conference during the Opening General Session. Discounted conference registration fees are given to the new EMERGE graduates.

Mentorship & Networking

Fellows have the opportunity to connect with a mentoring Coach throughout the duration of the program and participate in monthly team calls in-between class sessions. The monthly team calls allow fellows to obtain the tools, experiences, and connections needed to become change agents and inclusive leaders.