The mission of Emerging Leaders in Community Development is to equip early-career and mid-career community development professionals with the knowledge and relationships needed to effectively work with people and places to build our best possible future.
Steering Committee
Ben Andrews- Project for Pride in Living, Inc.
Joan Bennett - Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Aaron Berc- Jewish Community Action
Taylor Cooper- The Excelsior Group, LLC
Justin Eilers - CommonBond Communities
Sean Mock- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Maggy Otte- Hope Community
Jackie Peak- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Lexi Prahl– (Chair) Hennepin County
Laura Proescholdt- Minnesota Housing Partnership
David White - Avivo
Please contact us at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.
Professional Development Training Fund
The Emerging Leaders in Community Development (ELCD) offer financial assistance to our members to pursue field-specific training and professional development opportunities. Professional Development Fund (PD Fund) scholarships are available on a competitive, rolling application basis until the funds are expended. Applications are available online here.
For the 2018-2019 year, the Emerging Leaders in Community Development are sponsored by US Bank, Wells Fargo, and Twin Cities LISC.