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The Dorothy I. Height

Global Leadership

Academy

Where Global Leaders are Shaped

On June 26, 2021, the Academy was pleased to hold its first commencement for the 16 candidates of Cohort 1, who completed the program with excellence.

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Commencement Ceremony

1st Inaugural Cohort Commencement of the Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy (DIHGLA) - June 26, 2021

Reflections from our 2021 graduates

“The DIH GLA has gifted me with priceless relationships and connections to several dynamic, black women in leadership from around the globe and an opportunity for personal growth. I am forever grateful for the family I have gained through this program and for the safe space provided for me to learn, share and develop as a black woman in leadership.” 

Mekia Mason

Alumnae 2021 - The Bahamas

“I gained new friends and built strong connections with Black women globally. I learned my own leadership style, recognized and leveraged my power as an advocate and activist. I would recommend this program to any woman who wants to be a change maker globally.”

Chanelle Brown

Alumnae USA - Policy Fellow, 2020-21, IBWPPI

“I have learned to be present. To always be intentional in process, strategic in planning and executing goals. I have learned to respect other leaders’ perspectives and leadership styles. I am grateful for the experience with the class. I know that our paths will cross again in global spaces. I value everything that I am taking from this course.”

Tammilee Jules

Alumnae 2021 - Bahamas Poet-in-Residence, IBWPPI

“I have learned to be present and that you have a gift and a story. If you stand passionately in your power, you can accomplish anything.” 

Opal Enriquez

Alumnae 2021 - Belize

“From this academy I take away so much life lessons including practical tools how to be a leader in my space, community and in a global platform.”

Sine Luthuli

Alumnae 2021 - South Africa

Meet our 2021 graduates

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Carmin R. Brown
United States
Graduate of 2021
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Chanelle Brown
United States
Graduate of 2021
Thai Buckman | DIH GLA Graduate of 2021
Thai Buckman
United States
Graduate of 2021
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Marlissa Collier
United States
Graduate of 2021
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Opal Enriquez
Belize
Graduate of 2021
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Nikisha Evans
The Bahamas
Graduate of 2021
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Tammilee Jules
The Bahamas
Graduate of 2021
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Sinenhlanhla Luthuli
South Africa
Graduate of 2021
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Krysta A. Mason-Smith, LL.B, LL.M
The Bahamas
Graduate of 2021
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Mekia Mason
The Bahamas
Graduate of 2021
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Lindokuhle Matoti
South Africa
Graduate of 2021
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Channell Mellish
Jamaica
Graduate of 2021
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Mohammed Nurah
Ghana
Graduate of 2021
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Diara Newman
United States
Graduate of 2021
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Valarie Walker
United States
Graduate of 2021
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