Author: MCLP Administrator

MCLP will present a new Alumni Volunteer Service Award to three MCLP alums for their leadership and long-time volunteer service to MCLP on July 20, 2017 at the Class of …

  The Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) is pleased to announce the ninth class to take on the challenge of this intense eight-month leadership journey. The program is designed to develop …

The MCLP class of 2017 enjoyed not only a celebratory evening, but also a thoughtful one, when they graduated on April 22. The role of “leadership courage” in bringing about …

D. Dontae Latson, 2017 Community Service Leadership Award Recipient “Passion and commitment” are the hallmarks of this year’s MCLP Community Service Leadership award recipient, D. Dontae Latson. “Dontae inspires us …

MCLP welcomes Christy Mahrt as the new Office Manager. Christy, a woman dedicated to service, started her career with a non-profit to aid Cambodian elderly, widows, and orphans. Her work …

MCLP Class of 2012 alum Janet Hood always finds a way to aid and serve. Take for instance her current position as the coordinator of administrative operations and planning at …

by Eva Kossmann This spring, the Multicultural Leadership Program is partnering with Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State Universities to host three interns who will support the program, while learning hands-on …

MCLP welcomes Carol Hreha as a part-time temporary Project Specialist working from January – May to help with recruitment, impact measurement, and other special projects as assigned.  Carol most recently …

by Grace McGovern Multicultural Leadership Program Midterm Community Project Presentations and Recruitment Session – December 3, 2016 Are you interested in learning more about local nonprofits? Do you want to …

by Grace McGovern The Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s (ISO) mission is simple: “To enrich lives through excellent orchestra performances and programs that engage and inspire.” Formed in 1993, ISO works tirelessly …

by Grace McGovern There’s a generally accepted fact in business: diversity leads to success. Whether it be race or gender, experience or age, organizations with diverse teams are shown to …

by Grace McGovern With more than 15 years of experience working in youth service, it would be hard not to call Mike Donnelly a hero. And to the boys and …

by Grace McGovern Enlightenment, education and meaningful conversations are key factors to igniting change. For the Illinois State University Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Task Force, it is their main …

by Grace McGovern With every week, it seems we find more and more alums of MCLP to congratulate on their achievements and success. We honor their commitment to growing as …

Keeping MCLP going, ensuring funding and building long-term sustainability of the program are all challenges that the MCLP board faces, as it welcomes new faces and thanks past board members …

The following MCLP alumni, board members and friends won well-deserved applause recently. We honor their commitment to the community. Mandava Rao, a graduate of the very first MCLP class (2010), …

The rainy weather that took place early Saturday morning did not stop MCLP’s Alums and applicants to the program’s Class of 2017 from getting together and having a blast at the …

Matt Burgess, chief operating officer at Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM), is a passionate and driven individual, focused on promoting change in our community. In April 2015, Burgess spearheaded the …

Mary Riddle believes in bringing different groups and community partners together to work towards a common goal: a uniting vision for our community that embraces all people. Since graduating from …