The Institute for Leadership, Policy & Advocacy (ILPA) is an international public diplomacy and leadership program designed to prepare the next generation of globally engaged leaders. As the flagship initiative of The Collaborative for Leadership, Policy, Advocacy & Global Exchange, ILPA strengthens leadership, diplomacy, and governance capacities across communities, institutions, and nations.

Structured to function similarly to a university-level foreign affairs or political science program, ILPA operates through selective, cohort-based admissions. The program equips undergraduate and graduate students, young professionals, and emerging leaders with applied training in leadership, public policy, STEM diplomacy, cultural exchange, and sustainable development. Participants engage directly with government ministries, universities, civil society organizations, research centers, and industry leaders through policy labs, leadership practicums, and immersive experiential learning.

ILPA immerses participants in critical global priorities, including leadership and policy innovation, STEM diplomacy, cultural exchange, economic sustainability, and social prosperity. Participants gain practical insight into renewable energy, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, space science, and regional development, while examining governance, geopolitics, security, and public sector leadership within a global context. Through applied policy labs, economic and trade analysis, and cultural diplomacy engagement, participants explore inclusive growth, workforce development, and strategies addressing youth employability and the needs of marginalized communities. Grounded in public diplomacy, ILPA prepares participants to design actionable policy solutions, strengthen cross-cultural competence, and build professional networks that support regional and global stability.

Custom Training & Professional Development

Through the Institute for Leadership, Policy & Advocacy, The Collaborative offers tailored training and professional development engagements for embassies, government ministries, international organizations, global businesses, and nonprofit institutions. These engagements are designed to strengthen leadership and governance capacity, enhance policy analysis and strategic decision-making, and deepen cross-cultural competence across diverse national and institutional contexts.

ILPA Spring 2026 & Summer 2026 Programs

Program overview and application information will be released in early 2026.