Class of 2017 Graduation Recap
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 …
Congratulations to Our Award Winners!
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 New Office Manager
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 Alum Janet Hood Appointed to Heartland Board of Trustees
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 …
MCLP Welcomes New Interns
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 Office Updates
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 …
December Midterm Presentations & Recruitment Reception
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 …
Working in Harmony: MCLP Participants’ Project Brings Great Change to the Illinois Symphony Orchestra
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 …
The Importance of Not Just a Diverse Workplace, But a Diverse Outlook
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 …
MCLP Alum Mike Donnelly Wins “Youth Advocate Award”
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 …
Igniting Change: Uniting to Challenge Systems of Oppression
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 …
MCLP Alums Recognized
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 …
MCLP Board Changes
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 …
MCLP: Take a Bow
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), …
MCLP’s 2016 Picnic at Tipton Park
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 …
MCLP Class of 2016 graduation features flash mob, powerful keynote
More than 300 members of the Central Illinois community attended the MCLP Class of 2017 graduation celebration on Saturday, April 9 in the Brown Ballroom, located in the Bone Student …
Matt Burgess – Recipient of the 2016 MCLP Community Service Award
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 – 2016 MCLP Alumni Award Recipient
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 …
Annette Martinez to keynote MCLP graduation ceremony
“Make a plan, make a move, make a difference,” is the advice from this year’s Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) graduation speaker, Annette Martinez. MCLP will celebrate the Class of 2016 and its seventh program year on Saturday, April 9.
MCLP Invites Non-Profit Organizations to Participate in Board Networking Fair
Local non-profit organizations are welcomed by The Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP) to participate in the MCLP Board Networking Fair on Saturday, February 6 from 12:00-1:00 pm at the COUNTRY Financial …