[cid:fd2acec8-7462-47d9-b2ca-b7d9d904d965] Hi everyone- MEEOA's first hybrid leadership series is happening this spring and we'd love your participation. The Institute will encompass both offline self-paced work and 4 live, facilitated Zoom discussions over the months of February to May. Application is due 2/1! https://tinyurl.com/y5ld8tj5 Topics will include leadership frameworks, ethical leadership, managing conflict, Strengthsfinder, inclusive practices, developing a leadership philosophy and more! Join me as we connect, explore and reflect on leadership in our professional and personal lives! Please reach out to me at [log in to unmask] with any questions. Stay safe and well, Ginny [https://cdn.forms.office.net/forms/images/urlpreview/preview_logo_new.png]<https://tinyurl.com/y5ld8tj5> Fill | 2021 MEEOA Leadership Institute Application<https://tinyurl.com/y5ld8tj5> The MEEOA Leadership Institute (MELI) is designed to inspire and cultivate emerging leaders within the Maine Educational Opportunity Association. MELI is the beginning of a conversation around leadership which we hope will continue beyond this series. It is not designed to be an exhaustive leadership training, but to be a springboard for further exploration and engagement, including the New England Educational Opportunity Association’s Arnold Mitchem Leadership Institute. MELI Goals -To support and enhance personal and professional growth in participants -To build skills in participants which will support success in their professional roles as well as prepare them to explore and take on leadership positions at the state and regional levels. -To successfully build a sustainable pipeline of professionals with the desire and confidence to become involved in TRIO leadership in Maine and New England. -To strengthen the Maine Educational Opportunity Association. Timeframe and Structure The 2021 MELI will take pla tinyurl.com Ginny Fowles Ward Associate Director she/her/hers Book a time<https:[log in to unmask]> to meet with Ginny Bowdoin College Upward Bound 3400 College Station / Brunswick ME / 04011 Cell: 207-841-7539 Office: 207-725-3565 Fax: 207-725-3078