Developing Miami’s Next Generation of Civic Leaders
In partnership with leading colleges and universities, Elevate Cities invites exceptional students to help shape the future of their city.
Become An Impact FellowAs Elevate Cities Impact Fellows, you don’t simply learn about civic leadership. You practice it, helping identify local changemakers, shape public recognition, and strengthen the civic fabric of their communities.
Our Impact Fellow Program
We partner with a leading college or university in each of our cities to identify outstanding student leaders who are ready for real civic responsibility. Together, we’re preparing the next generation of changemakers while strengthening the cities they call home.
Our Fellows are selected for their leadership, curiosity, and commitment to their community. Fellows help design and steward one of the most important parts of our model: identifying and celebrating the changemakers whose work is strengthening their city.
It’s real civic leadership. Real responsibility. And for many Fellows, the beginning of a lifelong commitment to building places where everyone can thrive.
Alejandro Fayad, Economics Student at Miami Dade College, Elevate Miami Impact Fellow
“This is a chance to grow as a leader, give back to my community, and help create meaningful change in the place I call home.”
What We’ve Learned
The strongest
civic solutions
emerge when
every generation
has a seat at the
table.
Cities become
stronger when
leadership is
shared across
generations.
When invited
into meaningful
civic work,
rising leaders
bring imagination,
integrity,
and hope.
The next
generation of
civic leaders isn’t
waiting to
emerge. They’re
already.
Let’s Build Something Beautiful
Whether you’re leading change, shaping policy, or simply loving your community out loud, there’s a place for you here. Together, we can spark the joy and pride that make cities — and the people in them — shine.
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