At The Collaborative Institute for Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy, we empower the next generation of leaders to navigate and transform political systems, global affairs, and public policy. Rooted in research and practical experience, our mission is to cultivate innovative thinkers and skilled practitioners who critically engage with power structures and drive systemic change.

Founded by Fulbright Scholar and critical and political discourse analyst Dr. Letisha Malcolm, the Institute builds on her doctoral research in Administration and Social Policy. Her work exposed how eugenic constructs, hidden ideologies, and structural narratives shape public discourse, policy development, and access, particularly for Black communities and other historically marginalized groups.

Through interdisciplinary training, mentorship, applied research, and international collaboration, we prepare leaders to confront inequities, shape equitable policy, and influence systems at local, national, and global levels.

Core Pillars of the Institute

Global Leadership

• International relations & diplomacy

• Cultural & political literacy

• Ethical leadership in global institutions

• Conflict resolution & negotiation